Substitute Teacher

Districtwide Substitute Teacher

Do you enjoy working with children? Are you interested in a flexible schedule? Or are you simply seeking an opportunity to work at Sheridan County School District No. 2? Then consider joining our team as a certified substitute teacher during the 2025/2026 school year!

As a substitute teacher you have control of your schedule—you can pick the days, times (half or full day), school and subject area of the job you choose to work. The daily rate of pay for substitute teachers is based on an individual’s level of certification and past teaching experience, as noted below.

• Wyoming Substitute License: $151/day
• Wyoming Teaching License: $158/day
• Retired Teacher (Non-SCSD2): $161/day
• Retired Teacher (SCSD2): $168/day
• Long‑term Substitute Assignment:
  Additional $6.00/day
• Wyoming PTSB Endorsement in Subject Area of Long‑Term Assignment:
  Additional $20.00/day

• 0-10 days worked/month:
  Daily rate of pay
• 11-14 days worked/month: $75/month
• 15-19 days worked/month: $100/month
• 20+ days worked/month: $125/month

Substitute teachers also receive free lunch on days they are working at a school, as well as access to the district’s Employee Assistance Program.

To substitute teach in Wyoming, you must carry a Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) certificate. This permit is valid for five years and is eligible for renewal.

There are two ways to meet the requirements for a substitute teacher permit. To receive a permit, follow one of the paths listed below. Additional details can also be found at

• Complete at least 60 semester hours or an associate’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Successfully complete the U.S. and Wyoming Constitution exams. If you have taken one or both of these at the college level and can provide transcripts for these courses, you have satisfied this requirement. If you have not taken these college-level courses, you will need to contact our office at  to arrange for the tests to be administered. There is no fee to take these tests in our office.
• Submit a complete application packet for a Wyoming Education Permit and required documentation, including fingerprints. Our office can provide you with completed fingerprints to send in with your application, and we are happy to assist with your application process. Please contact us to make an appointment.

• Hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Complete 24 hours of in‑service training and 30 hours of classroom observation (10 hours at each level: elementary, middle, and high school).
• Successfully complete the U.S. and Wyoming Constitution exams. If you have taken one or both of these at the college level and can provide transcripts for these courses, you have satisfied this requirement. If you have not taken these college-level courses, you will need to contact our office at  to arrange for the tests to be administered. There is no fee to take these tests in our office.
• Submit a complete application packet for a Wyoming Education Permit and required documentation, including fingerprints. Our office can provide you with completed fingerprints to send in with your application, and we are happy to assist with your application process. Please contact us to make an appointment.

Complete the Effective Substitute Teaching class (EDCI 1005). This course is offered through Sheridan College at the Johnson County Campus in Buffalo, Wyoming. The requirements for the course, syllabi, and sample schedule are listed below. This is a two‑week course offered every fall and spring semester. Tuition for this course is $238 and requires an additional $100 fee payable to PTSB for the application and fingerprint fees.

By the time you have completed the class, you will have met the requirements for the 24 hours of in‑service training and 30 hours of classroom observation.

Assistant Superintendent

To instruct students and facilitate their learning in the absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers shall…