Substitute Services

  • Applications
    Marana Unified School District would like to thank you for your interest in Substituting. We are currently accepting applications for Certified Substitute Teachers and Substitute Support Staff. Please complete an on-line application in our Employment Portal.  If you need additional information or have any questions email the Substitute Clerk or call (520) 682-4803.

    Compensation
    Marana Unified School District current compensation:

    Certified Substitute Teachers:
    Effective for the 2022-2023 school year, daily rates for certified substitute teachers are:

    • $140.00 per day for individuals working less than 20 days in the same assignment
    • $165 per day for long term substitutes (20 days or more in the same assignment) 

    Substitute Support Staff:
    Effective for the 2022-2023 school year, hourly rate varies depending on position - $1.00 less than the starting rate for the position being filled.  Support Substitute Pay Schedule is as follows:

SUPPORT Substitute PAY SCHEDULE 2022-2023

  • Substitute Teacher - To receive a Substitute Certificate:

    Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

    • Obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card  IVP Packet:
    • Contact Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) by phone (602) 223-2279.  DPS will send you the fingerprint clearance card IVP packet.
    • Make an appointment to be fingerprinted at any Department of Public Safety (DPS).  Mail fee by money order/cashiers check along with the application and fingerprints in the envelope provided.

    Certification:

    Phoenix Office
    P.O. Box 6490
    Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490
    (602) 542-4367   

    After receiving DPS fingerprint clearance card.  Submit copy of card and $60.00 fee, along with your application and official transcripts to the Arizona State Board of Education – Certification Unit. 

    MUSD requires the certificate to be recorded at Pima County Superintendents Office:

    200 N. Stone Ave.
    Tucson, AZ 85701

    Note:  An individual may substitute with any form of valid Arizona teaching certificate.

    After Receiving Your Certificate

    You may complete a Substitute Teacher application online or at the Administrative Service Center in Reception on the available computers.

    11290 W. Grier Rd.
    Marana, AZ 85653

    Questions contact Substitute Office (520) 682-4803. 

    Please have the following documentation available. The application will require you to attach these documents, if you are unable to attach them you will be required to bring them to orientation along with necessary employment identification. 

    • Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Department of Public Safety
    • Copy of recorded Certificate 
    • Copy Immunization records
    • Copy of your transcript showing completion of at least Bachelors Degree
    • Name and current address of employers for the last 10 years 

    Substitute Support Staff
    Complete a Support Staff application online or at the Administrative Service Center in Reception: 
    11290 W. Grier Rd
    Marana, AZ 85653 

    Questions contact Substitute Office (520) 682-4803. 

    Please have the following documentation available. The application will require you to attach documents, if you are unable to attach them you will be required to bring them to orientation along with necessary employment identification.
    A CPR and First Aid card are only required to be a Substitute Health Assistant.

    • Name and current address of employers for the last 10 years
    • Immunization records