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Reserve / Substitute Teacher — 2026–2027 Candidate Pool

Education & Social ServicesMinneapolisTemporaryOn-site

Minneapolis Public Schools · Minneapolis

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks reserve and substitute teachers for a 2026–2027 citywide candidate pool. Assignments and hours vary; inclusion in the pool does not guarantee an assignment. Teach assigned classes, follow lesson plans, supervise students, maintain a safe classroom, communicate student progress and behavior to staff, and support instruction across schools. Short-call substitutes need a valid Minnesota teaching license or short-call license; the listed rate is $26.46 per hour. Long-call substitutes need a standard Minnesota license in the subject taught and are paid $28.12 per hour for qualifying assignments. Cadre reserves are paid $35.72 per hour, must have the applicable Minnesota license and at least one year of district substitute experience, and must be available on school duty days. Benefits vary by assignment. Resume and cover letter are required; final appointment depends on a background check.

Employment type
Temporary
Work setting
On-site
Pay
Short-call $26.46/hour; long-call $28.12/hour; cadre $35.72/hour, subject to eligibility
Qualifications
Valid Minnesota teaching or short-call license. Résumé and cover letter required; background check applies. Additional eligibility requirements apply to long-call and cadre assignments.
Schedule
School-day assignments across the district; hours and placement vary. This is a candidate pool, not a guaranteed assignment.
Deadline information
Open until filled; no established closing date
Added
2026-10-21
Last source review
2026-10-23
OL Job ID
OL-TC-1059
Employer reference
104374

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