Work when and where you want! Signing up to substitute with Amphi is easy:

1. Review the Certificated Substitutes or Classified/Support Staff Substitutes sections above to get information on compensation and how to apply for each position - then submit your application.
2. We'll process it, contact you to complete the onboarding paperwork, and sign you up for an orientation.
3. After reviewing our handbook, accept assignments and begin your Amphi experience!

These pages contain information on our Absence Management System, important safety and security measures, as well as step-by-step guides on how to report to (and leave from) assignments.

We'll see you soon!

After your application is processed, you'll be notified and will receive the majority of your onboarding paperwork, which will be completed electronically.

Please bring the following to complete your file when you come to turn in the paperwork:

• Your social security card (for payroll purposes) - copies are not acceptable
• A picture I.D., such as a state I.D., driver's license, or any picture I.D. that has your physical description on it (e.g. height, weight, eye color, etc.) for notarizing paperwork
• In accordance with Governing Board Policy GBGCA-R, it is a condition of employment that all employees present proof of immunity for measles, mumps and rubella.  You must provide Human Resources a copy of your records of immunization or a statement signed by a licensed physician or local health officer that affirms serologic evidence of having had measles or rubella.
  • If you were born prior to January 1, 1957 you are considered immune and do not need vaccinations.
  • If you were born after January 1, 1957, you must show proof of the series of vaccinations.

If you do not fall in the immune categories, the Arizona Department of Health Services will require that you be excluded from work for a minimum of 2 weeks from the outbreak of the last diagnosed case of measles, mumps, or rubella. You may call the Pima County Health Dept. at (520)243-2880 for clinics, fees, hours, and further information.

In response to OSHA regulations, all employees are required to be oriented on Amphitheater School District’s Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan. As is explained in the orientation, if you are in an “at risk” work category, you will be offered the Hepatitis B vaccination, but it is strictly voluntary.

You're almost there! Once all required paperwork has been submitted and processed, then you'll attend an orientation.

Orientations are held approximately once a month, last about 2-3 hours, and are held by Zoom or scheduled appointment.

You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and also meet other substitutes!

You'll learn:

• Information about the district
• Classroom management techniques (if applicable)
• The computerized Absence Management System
• The District’s Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan - OSHA regulations require all schools to have an Exposure Control Plan

Daily Rate for Serving as a Certificated Substitute Teacher (per school year):

• Full Day - $140.00/day
• Half Day - $70.00/day 

Daily Rate for Serving as a Certificated Substitute Teacher in preschool (per school year):

• Full Day - $175.00/day
• Half Day - $87.50/day 

Salary after covering the same assignment for a minimum of 20 consecutive school days (per school year):

• $195.00/day

An assignment of four (4) hours or less is considered one half day, and will be paid half of a full day's pay.

In the event you report to an assignment that you were scheduled for, but you're told you're no longer needed, we will reassign you to another half-day assignment at the site you reported to. If a full day assignment is available, we'll give you the option to accept or refuse it. In the event efforts to place you in another assignment are unsuccessful, you will receive a half-day's pay as compensation for our error.

As the need arises to fill substitute positions, you will be contacted by our Human Resources Substitute Coordinator. You will be scheduled to attend substitute orientation, which you must attend before substituting.

1. Apply here.

Attach the following documents to your application:

• Arizona teaching or substitute certificate (that has been recorded with the Pima County Superintendent's Office)
• Fingerprint clearance card
• Resume

If you do not hold an Arizona substitute or teaching certificate, but are a college graduate with a least a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, please complete the following steps:

2. Obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS):

1. Log into/create your portal account.
2. Click the "Services" link at the top.
3. Click the "Fingerprint Clearance Card" icon at the top of the page.
4. This will ask you a series of triage questions that you will need to answer in order to guide you in determining what type of card you require.
   • Classified/support staff - select Public and/or Charter School Non-certificated Personnel
   • Certificated/other professional staff - select State Board of Education (Teacher or Other Certification)
5. Fill in the appropriate information in the next fields.
6. Ensure all of your information entered is complete and accurate. Any missing or inaccurate information will delay your application.
7. Once you reach the end of the application, there are three (3) options to pay. Select "Submit & Pay by Credit Card"
8. Print your receipt and take it to the fingerprinting location. No appointment needed.

See here for an instructional video as well.

3. Obtain official college or university transcript(s) with your degree posted.   

4. Complete an Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Substitute Certification Application. You will need your fingerprint clearance card and your official transcript to submit your application. For more information, please visit ADE's website or call (602) 542-4367.

5. Register your certificate with the Pima County Superintendent's Office. The phone number is (520) 724-8451.

University Postal
1718 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 323-2162
Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm/Sat. 10:00am -2:00pm

As of 12/25/2023:

The rate of pay for classified/support staff substitute positions is based on the specific job categories at the first step of the position's range, which is determined each year during negotiations when the new salary schedules are determined. These are then approved by the Governing Board.

In the event you report to an assignment that you were scheduled for, but you're told you're no longer needed, and efforts to place you in another assignment are unsuccessful, you will receive a half-day's pay as compensation for our error.

Positions such as office staff, special education aides, custodians, food service staff, school nurses and health assistants comprise a portion of our support staff. If you are interested in for such positions, please apply here.

You will be required to obtain fingerprint clearance prior to starting. Fingerprint processing can be completed by the Human Resources Office for $30.00 and must be paid at the time of processing.

Upon clearance, you will be asked to attend substitute orientation. As the need arises to fill substitute positions, you will be notified by our Absence Management system.

• School Nurse Substitutes must also submit a current Arizona Registered Nursing License as well as proof of CPR child and adult certification.
• School Health Assistant Substitutes must also submit proof of current CPR child and adult certification, as well as current First Aid certification.