JAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Become a Substitute

Looking for a flexible schedule? Interested in a career in education? Want to make a difference in the lives of our students? Then join our team by substituting. We offer a wide variety of teacher and classroom support opportunities throughout the district. You may create your own work schedule, work as little or as often as you choose, pick assignments that best fit you and so much more!

View substitute pay rates 

View subsitute pay dates 

Qualifications to be a Substitute

• Must have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to substitute
• Does NOT require a teaching certification
• 21 years and older are eligible to substitute for all school sites 
• Retired Jay teachers who would like to become a substitute

Submit Online Application 

All substitute employees must apply online using our electronic application. You will need to create an account with a username and password when you first begin. Once your account has been created, you may return to update your application, add attachments or view your application. You may exit the program at any time and return to complete it at your convenience. If you have applied for other positions in the district, you may log in to your Talent Ed application and add substitute as a position desired. Please complete any necessary pages for becoming a substitute. 

Complete Substitute Employment Packet 

• Important Substitute Employment Information
• Employee Contact Information
• I-9
• W-4
• OK Withholding Allowance Certificate
• Background Check for School Employment
• Insurance Refusal
• Direct Deposit

What to submit with your Substitute Employment Packet

• Acceptable IDs copies to be submitted or copied by office staff. 

• RECEIPT for fingerprint and background screening 

  • FAQs

• Copy of Oklahoma teaching certificate (if applicable)

• Voided check or documentation from your bank for direct deposit

Have questions or would like additional information? 

Please contact the Administration Office at (918) 253-4293, mistyosburn@jayps.org or sarahblack@jayps.org.