Substitute Resources

Thank You For Choosing To Sub At STMA!

We are excited to welcome you to our buildings and classrooms. Below you will find helpful information and resources that you can reference throughout your substitute employment with us. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Employee Services at (763) 497-6532 or stmahr@mystma.org.

Future Substitute Information Sessions

At STMA we deeply value our substitute staff and want them to all all the tools necessary to be successful. Because of this we host 3 substitute information sessions per school year to create an opportunity for learning and connection between our substitute staff, HR staff, and Teaching and Learning staff.

Dates for the 2024-25 School Year Substitute Information Sessions: 

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 from 3:45pm-5:15pm - All Substitute Instructional Staff (Teachers and Paraprofessionals) 

Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 from 3:45pm-5:15pm - All Substitute Instructional Staff (Teachers and Paraprofessionals) 

Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 from 3:45pm-5:15pm - All Substitute Instructional Staff (Teachers and Paraprofessionals) 

Assignment Information

Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Food Service Substitutes

Teachers, paraprofessionals, and Food Service substitutes will be able to search for and select assignments using the SmartFind substitute management system when permanent staff members are absent. This online system allows you to set up your own preferences such as building locations, availability, and classifications. In addition to using the website to find assignments, SmartFind will also call you directly with assignment information and availability in the mornings or evenings by phone.

• Dress Code
• SmartFind Help Guide
• Save SmartFind to HomeScreen Tutorial

Custodial Substitutes

Custodial substitutes will receive phone calls directly from the Director of Buildings & Grounds for substitute assignments.

• Dress Code

Important Notes:

• You will be expected to stay for the entire scheduled shift unless you have discussed a change with the office.
• Upon check-in at the buildings, you may be asked to turn in your car keys in order to obtain a school key.
• Please bring your Driver's License or valid photo ID to check-in at the buildings.
• You may be asked to sub in another classroom over your scheduled prep time.
• If school is canceled or delayed, STMA will notify news stations by 6:00 AM.

Helpful Links and Resources

District Information

• 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
• District Map

Substitute Teacher Licensure and Preparation

• Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
• Apply for a License through PELSB
• Substitute Teacher Prep Course Flyer - Resource Training & Solutions

Pay Information

• Substitute Teacher Pay Schedule
• Non-Certified Substitute Pay Schedule

Payroll/Skyward Questions?

Please contact Lynn Streeter, Payroll Coordinator at (763) 497-3180, x5110, or Trisha Decker, Payroll and Finance Generalist at (763) 497-3180, x5153.