Reserve Teacher Q&A

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