Substitute teachers must have a valid teaching certificate, or substitute certificate.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires all substitutes to apply for their substitute certificate through the department’s website: dese.mo.gov and obtain a background check through the Missouri State Highway patrol. Background check instructions can be found here.
If you are selected to be added to our substitute pool, you will be required to attend an orientation program. Please note: You must have a valid teaching/substitute certificate (obtained by applying through the DESE website) prior to attending the orientation. Orientation will be held on at the Grain Valley Schools Leadership Center located at 101 NW Sni-A-Bar Parkway, Grain Valley, MO 64029 on the following dates: Wednesday, April 30th at 9:00 AM
For questions please call (816) 847-5006
Video Tutorial - Basic Training click here. Advanced Training click here.
Phyllis Kaldenberg [email protected]