Become a Substitute at Fayetteville Public Schools!
Support the Fayetteville Public School Community
Substitute teachers are invaluable assets to our educational community. They play a crucial role in ensuring that learning continues seamlessly when regular teachers are unavailable. At Fayetteville Public Schools, substitutes contribute to student success by maintaining classroom routines and supporting instructional activities. If you’re looking to make a positive impact on students' lives, substitute teaching may be the right path for you.

Create a Flexible Schedule
Arguably, one of the greatest benefits of substitute teaching is that you can choose when and where you want to work. This means you can make your work schedule fit your lifestyle!

Regularly meet new people
As a substitute teacher, you’ll have the chance to meet new people with every assignment you get.
While building relationships with the co-workers around you, you can learn from them and their teaching experience.

Pathway to Full-Time Employment
Gain valuable experience across diverse educational settings and grade levels while gaining insights into a career in education.

Change students’ lives
The most valued substitute teachers are the ones who help continue students’ learning, even when the teacher is not there. Even if you’re only in a class for one day, you can still make a difference and your support helps keep students on track in their academic goals.
For questions and more information:
1-800-641-0140
https://ess.com
Local Office for ESS:
237 Millsap Rd. #B
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Substitute Teacher Salary Schedule
High School Diploma | $112.00 per day |
College Degree, Not Certified Teacher | $120.00 per day |
Certified (in Arkansas) | $135.00 per day |
15 or more consecutive days in the same position (retroactive to the first day) | Additional $10 per day |
15 or more consecutive days in the same position with any Arkansas teaching certification (retroactive to the first day) | Additional $20 per day |
31 or more consecutive days in the same position (retroactive to the first day) and the substitute is fully certified to teach in the position | Additional $50 per day |
Half-day substitute will be paid at half of the daily rate | ½ Daily Rate |
Substitute Support Staff Salary Schedule
Special Education & Pre-K Paraprofessionals | $14.75 per hour |
All other Paraprofessional/Aide positions | $14.25 per hour |