Substitute Information & Resources

Whether you're a retired educator, college graduate, parent, or someone looking for flexible work, substituting is a great way to support students while earning competitive pay.

Join the Waunakee Community School District substitute team today!

Why Substitute with WCSD?

Flexible Scheduling

Work when you're available
Accept assignments that fit your schedule
No requirement to work every day
Assignments may be available in advance or the morning of

Assignment Lengths

2 to 8-hour assignments
Full-day and half-day opportunities

Easy Job Scheduling
WCSD uses Frontline, an automated substitute management system that allows you to:

View available jobs
Accept assignments online or by phone
Update your availability
Manage your calendar and preferences

Ready to Apply? Here's How

Step 1: Meet the License Requirement

To Substitute Teach:
You must hold a current Wisconsin Teacher or Substitute Teaching License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

If you already have a valid Wisconsin teaching license, you're ready to apply. If not, see the licensing options in the "Need a Substitute Teaching License" section.

Substitute para educator positions do not require a license.

Step 2: Apply
Apply through the district's Skyward - FastTrack online application system. Follow this link: WCSD FastTrack Online Application System

Applications for substitute positions are generally accepted August through April each school year.

Need help with FastTrack? Follow this link: How to Apply via FastTrack

Step 3: Onboarding
The Director of Human Resources reviews applications throughout the school year.

Selected applicants will receive:

An email invitation
Onboarding instructions
Required employment forms

*Please note that Long-Term Substitute assignments (assignments that are 10 or more days) for our district are posted and applications are only accepted via WECAN, follow this link: WECAN Long-Term Substitute Openings.

Need a Substitute Teaching License?

To Substitute Teach:
You must hold a current Wisconsin Substitute Teaching or Teacher License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

If you already have a valid Wisconsin teaching license, you're ready to apply. If not, see the licensing options below.

Option 1: You have a Bachelor's Degree in Education or completed an Educator Preparation Program. You may qualify for a Five-Year Substitute License through the Wisconsin DPI. Follow this link: DPI Five-Year Substitute License

Option 2: You have an Associate Degree or higher (in any field)

You may qualify for a Three-Year Short-Term Substitute License (Permit) by:

Completing a DPI-approved Substitute Teacher Training Program. Follow this link to view DPI Substitute Teacher Training Programs: DPI Three-Year Short-Term Substitute Teacher Permit (scroll toward the bottom of the page). All DPI training programs are accepted by our district.
Applying for your substitute license through DPI.

WCSD will reimburse up to $40 toward your approved substitute teacher training after:

you are hired
complete your first substitute assignment and
submit your training receipt to: askhr_helpdesk@waunakee.k12.wi.us

Wisconsin DPI licensing fees are the responsibility of the applicant

Substitute Pay + Schedule

Substitute Para-Educator & LMTC Asst: $21.68/hour

Substitute Special Education Para-Educator: $23.06/hour

Substitute Teacher: $174 per full day / $87 per half day

If fewer than eight hours are worked during a full-day teacher assignment, pay is prorated based on the daily rate.

Substitute Pay Schedule:
All substitutes are paid by direct deposit on the 15^th and 30^th of each month. When the 15^th or 30^th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or bank holiday, payment shall be made on the preceding business day.

Work completed on the 1^st through the 15^th of the month shall be paid on the 30^th of the month.
Work completed on the 16^th through the 31^st of the month shall be paid on the 15^th of the following month.

How to View Your Paycheck:
Our school district issues electronic checks for all payrolls through an online system called Skyward – Employee Access. You will be sent an email with instructions and a user ID and password after you accept your first substitute job for our district.

Substitute Handbook

How to Access Frontline

What is Frontline? Our district uses an automated service that greatly simplifies and streamlines the process of finding and managing substitute jobs. This service, called Frontline, utilizes both the telephone and the Internet to assist you in locating jobs in this school district. The Frontline system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How do I access Frontline?

Computer: You can search for and accept available jobs, change personal settings, update your calendar, and personalize your available call times by visiting Frontline on the internet - click here to login.
Phone Call In: You may interact with the Frontline system by way of a toll-free, automated voice instruction menu at 1-800-942-3767.
Phone Call Received: Frontline will also make phone calls to substitutes to offer jobs.
Mobile App: Frontline has a free mobile app for substitutes that provides notification of substitute positions to your mobile device. Click here to access the Substitute Mobile App Quick Start Guide.

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