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Substitutes

APS hires enthusiastic and dedicated substitutes to provide instructional support when teachers and assistants are absent.

New Applicants

APS is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated applicants to provide instructional support to ensure adequate coverage within the schools when teachers and assistants are absent due to personal, sick, and professional development leave.

How to Apply

Required Documentation For Substitute Teacher Positions

  1. Copy of Official/Unofficial College Transcripts (minimum 30 credits) *If an individual has obtained a diploma and/or college/university degree outside of the USA, an evaluation must be completed by one of the agencies listed at: Documentation of College/University Coursework and Degrees Earned from Institutions of Higher Learning Outside of the United States
  2. Recommended Two letters of Recommendation/Reference (professional or personal letter)
  3. The most current copy of your resume

Required Documentation For Substitute Assistant Positions

  1. High school diploma or college transcript under 30 credits

 


 

Current Substitutes

At APS we know substitute teachers are crucial in creating a successful learning environment for our students. Our dedicated substitutes provide instructional support to ensure coverage within the schools when teachers and assistants are absent.

  • Substitutes must work 22 days in a school year. 11 from the 1​st​ day of school – Jan 31st. Another 11 days from Feb 1​st​ – the last day of school
  • Substitute assistants can only work assistant jobs
  • *To move from Substitute assistant to Substitute teacher please email transcripts showing completed 30 credits to: subs@apsva.us

Substitute Pay

  • Substitute Teacher pay is: $22.44 an hour
    • Sub Teachers that work less than half a day are paid for a minimum of 4.25 hours
  • Substitute Assistant pay is: $18.11 an hour
    • Sub assistants are paid for any hours worked with no half-day adjustment
  • Long-term Substitute Teacher pay is:
    • $22.44 (Days 1-10)
    • $30.60 (Days 11 – end of assignment)

Long-Term and School-Based Sub Positions

Substitute Incentive Program

  1. For 50 assignments worked = Bronze Star
  2. For 75 assignments worked = Silver Star & Printed APS official badge
  3. For 100 assignments worked = Gold Star & Printed APS official badge

*An APS sub lanyard and tag must be worn during the substitute job

Substitute to Hire Program

Here’s a NEW opportunity! All Substitute Teachers and Assistants who are interested in possibly becoming Teachers. See if you meet the requirements below:Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must hold at least Bachelor’s (BA) to participate in the program.
  • Reviewed and cleared by TAM Licensure Office to participate in the program.

How the Sub to Hire Program works: An offer of temporary teacher employment at an increased hourly rate as you work towards requirements to obtain a provisional license as set forth by the Virginia Department of Education. Based on your highest conferred degree, you will be compensated at the hourly rate of Step A for the salary lane of your conferred degree for a period of 90 days. After 90 days your hourly rate will revert to a day-to-day substitute rate of $22.44/hour and your placement will not be guaranteed.  Your temporary employment with Arlington Public Schools will be benefits-eligible. If you are interested in the Sub to Hire Program, please fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/VXLAK2covszhb5yp6

 


 

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Long-Term Substitutes

Long-term substitutes provide instructional support to ensure coverage when teachers and assistants are absent for extended periods.

  • Only substitute teachers can do long-term assignments. Assistants are not eligible for long-term positions.
  • Long-term substitutes receive APS access via email. If you are having APS access issues, please contact ​2847@apsva.us​ or 703-228-2847
  • Long-term substitutes must complete their entire term before subbing for other jobs and long-term assignments are not permitted to be more than 90 days per the VDOE guidelines.

Long-Term Substitute Pay

Long term Substitute Teacher pay is:

  • $22.44 (Days 1-10)
  • $30.60 (Days 11 – end of assignment)
  • Sub Teachers that work less than half a day are paid for a minimum of 4.25 hours
  • Sub assistants are paid for any hours worked with no half-day adjustment

 


 

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Retired Teachers

APS knows retired teachers are a valuable resource and have the experience and skill set to make for a successful substitute teacher. Follow the steps below to transfer from retired to substitute teacher.

 

How to Apply

Register as a new user

  1. Click add a substitute application to your profile
  2. When your application is complete please email subs@apsva.us
  3. You will need to do new tax forms and direct deposit
  4. Once processed you will be invited to the next substitute orientation

Additional Applicant Information

  1. You must have a 30-day break of service from your last day worked
    1. Summer is not included in 30-day break; For example, if you retire in June, you will be eligible to begin subbing in October.
  2. Please be advised, if you are collecting retirement, you are only allowed to work 30 hours a week. 

 


 

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Blue apples separate the following terms: Submit Application, Interview, If Offered a Position-Onboarding, Orientation, Happy Subbing!