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Substitute Teachers

If you are interested in applying to be a substitute teacher for Portage Township Schools, please contact the Substitute Coordinator at 219-764-6015.

Background checks are required for substitute teachers. In order to share background checks with other school corporations resulting in a savings to you, the sub, please complete the process for the check.

An employment background check is $24.90(Non Licensed)/ $28.85 (Licensed Teacher). Safe Hiring Solutions is the company that will be completing the background check. As part of the process, they will also collect the fee. You may pay by Visa, MasterCard, a credit or debit card.

To begin the process, please click on the Safe Hiring logo below.


Requirements:
*Official Transcripts showing ONE of the following:
        1   College transcripts or High School Diploma
        2.  Degree
        3.  60 Credit hours or more
        4.  Minimum 30 credit hours and Verification of at least one year of successful work expierence with children within the last three years. 
        
 
   Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Substitute Certificate (apply @ https://license.doe.in.gov)
* Background Check w/Safe Hire (apply on line with SAFE HIRING) or visit www.portage.k12.in.us and Click human Resources, Employment, Safe Hiring, Safe Hiring Solutions


The daily rate of pay for a Substitute Teacher is $100.00.  If  you hold a current Teaching License the daily rate of pay is $120.00.   
 
*Required

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST USE CHROME OR FIREFOX WITH THE SAFE HIRING WEB SITE!
 
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It is the responsibility of the substitute teacher to apply for and keep current the Teacher License or Substitute Teaching Certificate. To apply online for a Substitute certificate go to http://License.doe.in.gov  Please bring in a copy of the certificate as soon as you receive the certificate.