Become A Substitute

Calling all Substitute Superstars!

Want to work a flexible job where you can make a difference in the lives of our students and staff? Become a substitute at Big Lake Schools!

Why Become A Sub At Big Lake Schools?

Choose the days you work and the assignments you accept.
Work with our awesome students and staff!
You'll be set up for success! You'll receive PAID training, helpful resources, and have access to admin/staff who are happy help answer your questions.

Questions or Want Help Getting Started?
Email hrbiz@biglakeschools.org.

Available Positions

Paraeducators, health assistants, program secretaries, lunchroom staff & playground monitors. (You choose the role to apply for).

Substitutes positions open for all age levels and content areas. You choose the assignments you apply for.

Apply for a Short Call Substitute teacher license from MDE (Teacher Substitutes Only)
If you have a current MN teaching license, you do not need to complete this step.
A short-call substitute teaching license allows substitute teachers to teach us to 20 consecutive days per teaching assignment. Licenses are valid for 3 years, retired teachers may be eligible for a lifetime short-call substitute license. For more information and to apply, visit mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/sub/.

Complete & Submit the Background Check and New Hire Forms
We will send you these documents after we review your application. Once you complete the forms, contact Sophia Moy to set up a time to drop them off.

Review the Substitute Handbook
This handbook explains the employment procedures, expectations, and responsibilities of substitute teachers. Be sure to read it carefully and that you understand the contents in it's entirety.

Create your Substitute Profile
Once you have turned in your completed new hire forms, you will receive login information for Frontline Absence Management, our automated substitute placement and absence management system. Register and create your profile here. For help getting started, view the Substitute Quickstart Guide.

Apply For Substitute Positions
Staff will posts days they will be absent onto Frontline, and you will be able to view/ask to fill openings. Depending on the qualifications assigned, Frontline may also contact you with substitute openings. Learn how to login and accept an assignment by watching the Frontline Basics Training Video, and learn advanced features of the program by watching the Frontline Advanced Training Video (Before viewing, you will be prompted to login to Frontline).

View and request to fill available sub openings.

View W2s, payment stubs and more.

Procedures, expectations, and responsibilities of substitute teachers.