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Substitute Information

Substitute Information

Substitutes are an important part of our family of dedicated educators.

Substitutes are an important part of our team of dedicated educators. We employ substitutes for a variety of positions, both certificated and classified. Substituting offers the flexibility to choose when and where you want to work, and often serves as a pathway to contracted positions when they become available. 

Join our team and make a difference! To apply, visit our Employment page and use our FastTrack online application system: 

Our Certificated Substitute Handbook provides important information for Substitute Teachers:

Substitute Rates 2025-2026

  • Certificated Teacher – $180.00 per day
  • Para Educator – $24.05 per hour
  • Child Nutrition Worker  – $21.73 per hour
  • Administrative Assistant I - $29.22 per hour
  • Administrative Assistant II - $27.22 per hour
  • Nurse RN - $32.83 per hour
  • Nurse LPN- $27.41 per hour
  • Bus Driver  –  $32.98 per hour (FSD reimburses Bus Driver substitutes for costs incurred with obtaining their CDL, fingerprinting, and DOT physicals)
  • Custodian  – $27.97 per hour (Custodial substitutes receive 3 days of paid training)

Ferndale utilizes an online Substitute program called ReadySub. To access the Substitute Online System click below.

Substitute Contacts

Nicole Smith

Certificated Substitutes & Para-Educator Substitutes

360-383-9206

Jackie Matter

Child Nutrition Substitutes

360-383-9341

Tami Frost

Maintenance Substitutes & Transportation Substitutes 

360-383-9234