Substitute Teachers

  • Substitute Teachers
    Thank you for your interest in substitute teaching with Marshfield Schools!

    To begin, it’s essential to review the Substitute Teacher Certification Process and maintain a current substitute teaching certificate.

    The Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) website allows you to:

    • Apply for a substitute teaching certificate
    • Check the status of your application
    • Verify your certificate’s expiration date for timely renewal

    Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

     

    Substitute Teaching Checklist

    1. Apply for a Missouri Substitute Certificate

      • Visit www.dese.mo.gov and follow the instructions in the Educator Certification System Help Guide.
      • A $50 processing fee is required.

    2. Submit Transcripts

      • Send original transcripts from all institutions you've attended to:
        Educator Certification
        P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
      • Be sure to include your Social Security number or Educator ID number.
      • Important: Faxed, scanned, emailed, or photocopied transcripts are not accepted.

    3. If You Don’t Have 60 College Credit Hours

      • You can complete a 20-hour online course through DESE. Access the course here.

    4. Fingerprint and Background Clearance

      • Before obtaining a certificate, you must complete a fingerprint/background clearance. The processing fee is $43.
      • Register at the Fingerprint Portal: www.machs.mo.gov.
      • Use the following TCN number for Marshfield: 2181
        • If you plan to substitute in multiple districts or have questions, contact us before registering to avoid paying for additional fingerprints.
      • Once registered, visit any fingerprinting location in Missouri to complete the process. Find Locations.

    5. Family Care Safety Registry

    6. Apply with Penmac Staffing

      • Submit your application online: www.penmac.com.
      • Schedule a pre-screening appointment with the Lebanon Penmac office, where you will:
        • Be interviewed
        • Complete all employee documents
        • Receive your substitute badge
        • Appointments may take up to one hour.

    What to Bring to Your Appointment:

    • Official or unofficial transcripts
    • Driver’s License
    • Second form of ID (Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, or valid US Passport)
    • Voided check or bank letter with routing and account numbers
    • Missouri Substitute Certificate

    Penmac Staffing Location:
    1000 Alexis Avenue, Suite A/B, Lebanon, MO 65536

    If you have questions, please contact:

    Danielle Parker
    Sub Coordinator, Penmac Staffing Services, Inc.
    Lebanon, MO
    Phone: (417) 588-8990
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