Emergency Short Call Substitute Teacher

Location: Albany Area Schools, Minnesota

Overview

Albany Area Schools invites qualified applicants to serve as Emergency Short Call Substitute Teachers, a newly authorized role under Minnesota law. This position enables you to step in for absent teachers for up to 10 consecutive school days per assignment, helping maintain continuity in student learning.Minnesota Senate KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News

Why This Matters

In response to persistent substitute teacher shortages, Minnesota has now made permanent a flexible “short-call emergency sub” pathway previously in pilot form. It eases the entry into substitute teaching by extending eligibility beyond traditionally licensed teachers.KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News

Who Can Apply

Individuals with at least an associate’s degree, or
Those holding a high school diploma (or equivalent) who've served as education support personnel or paraprofessionals in the district for a minimum of one academic year.Minnesota Senate
Applicants must also pass a district background check in line with standard safety procedures.

Duration & Compensation

You can serve up to 10 consecutive school days per assignment.Minnesota Senate
Compensation will be at least the district’s short-call substitute rate, or your usual pay rate—whichever is higher.Minnesota Senate

District Support for Licensing

Albany Area Schools will guide applicants through the licensing process via the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). This includes:

Providing or coordinating required district-provided substitute training.Minnesota Senate
Assisting with license application steps—forms, documentation, and submission—whether online or via paper.mn.gov // Minnesota's State Portal+1 zeneducate.com

Basic Requirements

Meet one of the eligibility criteria outlined above.
Successfully complete a background check.
Receive district-directed substitute training prior to assignment.
Submit license application to PELSB; processing may take several weeks.zeneducate.com mn.gov // Minnesota's State Portal

Benefits of Joining

Flexible, short-term assignments that support student learning in moments of need.
Be part of a new, streamlined licensing pathway designed to meet urgent district needs.
Gain valuable classroom experience and expand professional networks.
Albany Area Schools’ hands-on support through PELSB ensures you're never navigating this alone.

[Emergency] Short Call Substitute Teacher