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Upper St. Clair School District

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Substitute Teaching in USC

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Interested in serving as a substitute teacher in Upper St. Clair? This is a great opportunity to work with children and gain valuable classroom experience while enjoying the flexibility of choosing the days you are available to work.


Day-to-Day Substitute Compensation:

  • $150 per day (for all days)
  • A day-to-day substitute's status will change to a per diem assignment if he/she works in the same assignment for 11 or more consecutive days. The per diem rate is $284.52 per day (Monday - Friday). A per diem assignment over 20 days requires PA teaching certification in the respective subject area.

Access to Training & Professional Development

After completing 25 days of service, day-to-day substitutes will participate in ALICE Training Online. In addition, these substitutes will be provided the opportunity to voluntarily participate in the district’s professional development trainings for teachers. Those holding a Pennsylvania teaching certificate will earn Act 48 hours for all applicable training.


Interviewing for Posted Teaching Positions

The district’s certificated day-to-day and per diem substitutes are always welcome to apply for permanent and long-term substitute openings within the district. Those who complete 75 days of service within a school year are guaranteed an interview for teaching positions within their respective certification area(s) for which they apply.


Substitute Teacher Workday

  • Elementary: 7:55 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.

  • Middle School:  8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • High School:  7:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.