St. Mary's County
Public Schools
Substitute Teacher, Paraeducator, and Secretary position description. Hourly rates below.
Substitute Building Service Worker position description
FY25-26 Hourly Rate - $15.00
Substitute Food Service Worker position description.
FY25-26 Hourly Rate - $15.00
Substitute Registered Nurse position description.
| Level of Education | FY26 Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| AA Degree | $38.78 |
| BA Degree | $43.86 |
| MA Degree or Higher | $46.76 |
| 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.
| 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 |