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Substitutes

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/PARAEDUCATOR/SECRETARY

To learn more and apply to be a substitute Teacher/Paraeducator/Secretary.

Substitute Teacher, Paraeducator, and Secretary position description. Hourly rates below. 

SUBSTITUTE BUILDING SERVICE WORKER

To learn more and apply to be a substitute Building Service Worker. 

Substitute Building Service Worker position description

FY25-26 Hourly Rate - $15.00

SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE WORKER

To learn more and apply to be a substitute Food Service Worker.

Substitute Food Service Worker position description.

FY25-26 Hourly Rate - $15.00

SUBSTITUTE NURSE (no positions at this time)

Substitute Registered Nurse position description. 

 Registered Nurse Sub Rate of Pay 

Level of Education FY26 Hourly Rate
AA Degree $38.78
BA Degree $43.86
MA Degree or Higher $46.76

 

Substitute Teacher, Paraeducator and Secretary FY25-26 Hourly Rates: 

Level of Education FY26 Substitute Hourly Rate FY26 Long-Term/Dedicated Hourly Rate
HS Diploma/GED $15.10 $16.10
AA Degree $17.00 $18.00
BA Degree $20.00 $21.00
MA Degree and Above $22.00 $23.00

 

All employees of a public school system in Maryland are required to submit their fingerprints and undergo a criminal history background check. The State of Maryland charges the public schools a $60.00 fee for each set of fingerprints submitted. This fee must be paid by the substitute at the time the fingerprinting takes place.

Virtual Substitute Training Course Dates:

Training  Application Dates Class Day 
9 AM to 3 PM
One day Virtual 9:00 am to 3:00 pm December 15, 2025 to January 20, 2026 February 6, 2026
One day Virtual 9:00 am to 3:00 pm December 15, 2025 to February 13, 2026 February 20, 2026
One day Virtual 9:00 am to 3:00 pm December 15, 2025 to February 27, 2026 March 6, 2026
One day Virtual 9:00 am to 3:00 pm December 15, 2025 to March 13, 2026 March 20, 2026
One day Virtual 9:00 am to 3:00 pm December 15, 2025 to April 3, 2026 April 10, 2026
One day Virtual 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

December 15, 2025 to April 17, 2026

April 24, 2026
One day Virtual 9:00 am to 3:00 pm December 15, 2025 to May 1, 2026 May 8, 2026