MMSD Substitute Services

We believe our substitute staff is an integral part of the academic, social and emotional success of our students. We are actively seeking applicants who are skilled in making connections with learners, and creating a welcoming environment for all learners.

Whether you’re a recent graduate looking to get on a career path, a retired educator, someone looking to switch careers or just want to give back to your community, substituting with MMSD offers stable employment, a flexible schedule and meaningful job opportunity.

Substituting with us offers a work/life balance, daily or long term assignments and can provide a path into permanent employment with MMSD. Choose a career that offers you opportunities in professional development while making a difference for Madison students.

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MMSD is actively hiring for the following substitute positions

Open Positions

Open Positions

Substitute Teacher: $195.44/$245.13 daily pay rate
- Monthly Bonus available: $100 - work 5+ days in pay period any school
- Monthly Bonus available: $200 - work 7+ days in pay period at any Title 1a schools.
- Minimum of an Associate's Degree required
Substitute Special Education Assistant: $24.82/hour
- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
- 48 credits post high school preferred
Substitute Secretary: $26.28/hour.
- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
- Front Desk/Secretary experience required.
- Accounting experience preferred.
MMSD Retiree Substitute Application: Pay based on rate at retirement
- Application for Secretaries, SEA’s and Teachers
- Onboarding may be waived if hired within 90 days of last day worked
Substitute Sign Language Interpreter: $27.63/hour
- Minimum of an Associate Degree in Sign Language Interpretation

Below listed positions require a minimum of a Master’s Degree in the content area. Salary based on the MMSD Teacher salary scale

Substitute Hiring Process and Requirements

Hiring Process

Licensing Requirements

Below positions require an active license on file with WI Dept of Public Instruction to pick up assignments:

Substitute Teacher: minimum of an active substitute teacher license
- MMSD provides paid Substitute Training and PI-1633 form to hired substitute guest teachers.
Substitute Special Education Assistants: minimum of an active Special Education Program Aide licence required.
- MMSD will pay for your licence fee
Sign Language interpreters must hold an Educational Interpreter license
Student Service positions require a license in the content area they will support:

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MMSD is actively hiring for the following substitute positions

Open Positions

Substitute Hiring Process and Requirements

Hiring Process

Licensing Requirements

Substitute Benefits Summary

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Substituting With MMSD Frequently Asked Questions

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