Substitute Teacher

Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Platte County R-II School District

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/1/2026
• Closing Date: 10/01/2026

The West Platte School District is always looking for qualified substitute teachers.

All prospective substitutes must submit the Substitute Teacher Application, and have a valid Missouri teaching certificate, or Missouri Substitute Certificate.

To obtain a substitute certificate, you must register on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE) website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ). As you will learn on the website, there are multiple ways to qualify for a substitute teacher certificate, including completion of 36 semester hours at an accredited college or university, or completion of an approved substitute teacher training course.

You will also need to have your fingerprints captured for a background check through the MACHS Fingerprint Portal ( ) using the West Platte registration number, 1625. You will also need to complete screening through the Missouri Family Care Registry.

If you have a current Missouri teaching certificate (any certification), you do not need a substitute certificate.

The current rate of pay for West Platte substitute teachers is $35/quarter-day; $70/half day; $140/full day; $150/long term-extended assignment.

Postings current as of 8/27/2026 10:21:37 AM CST.

We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact West Platte County R-II School District directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.