Substitute Teacher - Guest Teacher

Qualifications/Requirements

Relevant certification through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Experience working with children (preferred)
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form
Ability to work independently

Essential Physical/Mental Requirements

Sit or stand for prolonged periods, up to six hours in an eight-hour day
Frequently lift up to ten pounds without assistance in an indoor setting
Communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
Move throughout the building and from building to building
Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment such as fax machine, copier, etc.
Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone
Maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy

Criminal History Background Check

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is required by law to conduct a background check on each applicant for a Wisconsin educator license/permit regardless of whether it is an initial request or a renewal request. The primary purpose of a background check is to determine if the applicant has engaged in any behavior that endangers the health, welfare, safety or education of pupils.

Fingerprint Requirement

The following applicants are required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) when applying for a license:

• Applicants who have worked, resided, or physically attended classes in any of the locations listed below within the last twenty years (after age 17):
  • U.S. states other than Wisconsin
  • Listed U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, or Virgin Islands)
  • Canada
  • Great Britain (England, Scotland, or Wales)
• Applicants, who since their most recent submission of fingerprints to DPI have worked, resided, or physically attended classes in any locations listed above.
• Applicants who provide an address on their application that is in any of the locations listed above.