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:

Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

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Substitute Teaching Checklist

What to Bring to Your Appointment:

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

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

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 $43.50
   • 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

   • Complete registration at: www.health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr.
   • For assistance, call (866) 422-6872.

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.

• 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