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Reserve (Substitute) Teacher Information
1. What are the qualifications for becoming a reserve teacher with MPS?
Must have at least a BA degree (in any area)
Must hold a valid Minnesota standard teaching license OR a valid Minnesota limited Short Call license
2. How do I get a Short Call license?
You must apply for a Short Call license online. On the website of Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB),
a pdf of the Minnesota Short-call Substitute License Application
, General Information, and Checklist is provided
For assistance and more information, please contact PELSB at 651-539-4200 or the Minnesota Department of Education at 651-582-8691
3. How much does it cost to get a Short Call license?
The cost for a first time Minnesota Short-call license fee: $90.25 which includes fingerprint card fee
Existing Minnesota license holder application fee: $57.00 (does not require a fingerprint card)
A check or money order payable to “PELSB” must be included. This is a non-refundable processing fee
4. What is the job responsibility of a Reserve teacher?
Complete the lesson plan left by the teacher
Complete extra duties the teacher may normally do (i.e. bus duty, hall duty, lunch room duty)
Make sure the room is in order and picked up at the end of the day
Write a detailed note to the teacher explaining what happened during the day
Follow and enforce the rules of the school and classroom
Supervise the students at all times
Keep the students safe
Be a positive role model
Be on time and stay until the assignment is complete
5. How much do reserve teachers get paid?
Reserve teachers pay range offerings: $192 - $216 for a full day.
6. When do I get paid?
You are paid every two weeks on Friday.
7. How much will I be able to work?
A reserve teacher determines how much they work. Assignment availability could vary from day to day.
You are required to work at least 1 day per month to remain in the position.
8. What School(s) will I be working at?
You choose what school(s) you will work at.
You can accept an assignment at any school, any grade level and any subject.
9. How am I assigned a job?
MPS uses a sub finder system called Aesop (Automated Educational Support Operator)
You log into the system either using the web or by phone
You will see/hear available opportunities and accept the assignment you want
More information will be provided at the reserve teacher orientation
10. Where can I get more information on how to apply for a Reserve Teacher Position?
Go to Minneapolis Public school website:
www.mpls.k12.mn.us
Click on the “MPS Careers” tab
On left side of the screen, scroll down to Reserve Teachers and click on 'Becoming a Reserve Teacher'
11. Who can I contact if I have additional questions?
Email your questions to mps.reservedesk@mpls.k12.mn.us