If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher in a supportive environment, please consider Maricopa Unified School District. We’ve listed below the steps you’ll need to follow in order to become a substitute teacher in Arizona.

• Obtain your AZ Fingerprint card. The easiest way to start the process is to come into our district office to obtain the materials and fingerprinting by appointment. You then simply mail in the check and the application/fingerprints. This process may take a month or more.
• Obtain an official copy of your college transcripts. Transcripts must be official with the original seal or stamp of the registrar from the college where you obtained your bachelors degree. We do not accept photocopies. If the college/university prefers, transcripts may be mailed directly to the ADE-Certification Unit at PO Box 6490, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490.
• Download and complete an application for certification from www.ade.state.az.us. These forms are also available at our district office. Complete the Certification Application form and submit the correct fees by money order, cashier’s check, or personal check made payable to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
• To receive your substitute certificate, submit all of the above to the Arizona Department of Education-Certification Unit. Additional information is available on the ADE Web site at the link above.
• Once your substitute certificate is in hand, complete a certified application and turn in with copies of your certificate, transcripts, fingerprint card, and resume to our district office.

Please call (520) 568-5100 ext. 1032 for an application or any additional questions or information regarding substituting in MUSD.

Contact:
Mika-Anne Whitley
Substitute Specialist

$85.00      Emergency Substitute
$125.00    Long-term Substitute, after 20 consecutive days in the same classroom
$125.00    Retired MUSD Teacher
$100.00    Certified Substitute
$110.00    Certified Teacher