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Dexter R-XI School District

Substitute Teacher Information

Substitute Teacher Information

Anyone wanting to be employed as a substitute teacher in the Dexter R-XI School District must possess a current Missouri Substitute Certificate, or a valid, non-expired, Missouri teaching certificate.

To obtain a Missouri Substitute Certificate, you must submit all of the following items to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE):

    • Go to the DESE website and create a profile in their online certification system. If you need assistance, follow the instructions outlined in the Help Guide for the Certification System.
    • After you have created a profile, click on “New Applications” in the menu on the left hand side of the screen to bring up a list of application types.
    • Choose “Substitute” from the list to create an online application. Complete and submit the application.

    • Original transcripts from ALL institutions you have attended must be mailed to: Educator Certification, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480. Be sure to include your Social Security number or Educator ID number on all of the transcripts. Faxed, scanned, emailed, or photocopied transcripts will not be accepted. Transcripts become the property of the department and cannot be returned.

    OR

    • Certificate of Completion from Approved Substitute Training AND
    • Copy of High School Diploma Issued by a public school or accredited non-public school, High School Transcript, General Education Diploma (GED), or High School Equivalency Test (HISET). Please be sure to include your Social Security number or Educator ID number. *Faxed, scanned, or emailed documents will not be accepted. These documents become the property of DESE and cannot be returned. Documentation must be mailed to: Educator Certification, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480.

    • A criminal fingerprint/background clearance must be obtained before a certificate will be issued. In order for our district to receive your results, you MUST use our district’s code (2029) when registering for your background check on the MACHS website. Substitute teaching background checks completed under codes other than 2029 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, as the district will not receive the results.

    • You will need to log into MACHS to register for fingerprinting by clicking the following link for Missouri Automated Criminal History Site or call 1-877-862-2425.  The 4 digit substitute code number is: 2029

    • *The Dexter School District does not reimburse payment for fingerprinting* 

After a valid Missouri Substitute Certificate has been obtained, a completed Dexter R-XI School District Substitute Teacher application must be submitted to the Dexter R-XI Administration Office for approval by the Board of Education.  Applications can be found on our website under Employment, then Job Listings. You will need to provide the district a printed copy of your substitute certificate issued by DESE.

Once the district has received your completed online substitute application and the results from your background check, your name will be submitted to the Board of Education for approval. Only those approved by the Dexter R-XI Board of Education will be allowed to substitute teach.

Upon board approval, you will receive a call from the Administration office to schedule an appointment to complete your substitute teaching employment paperwork. At the time of your scheduled appointment, you will need to provide 2 forms of identification (ex. driver's license, social security card, passport) to complete your employment authorization verification.

Teachers with a valid, non-expired, Missouri teaching certificate, must notify the Dexter R-XI Administration of his/her intent to substitute teach within 12 months of retirement, or termination of employment as a teacher. Any break from teaching for more than 12 months will require a criminal fingerprint/background clearance before being allowed to substitute teach.