Substitutes

	Minimum Qualifications	Preferred Qualifications
Education	1. High School Diploma or Equivalent	1. Enrolled in Education Department of a University and have completed at least 75 credit hours. 2. Bachelor Degree or Higher Degree/ teaching certificate, highly desired.
Licensure	Be able to obtain a valid Substitute Teaching license ($50.00 PED application fee)	Possess a valid Substitute or Teaching License
Background	Be able to obtain a satisfactory Background check ($44.00 fee)	Be able to obtain a satisfactory Background check ($44.00 fee)

Obtain one letter of reference and proof of High School Diploma (or equivalent) or College transcripts.
Complete and submit the substitute application via Applitrack
An interview may be scheduled for you, during the interview; obtaining a background check and the Public Education Department licensing procedure will be discussed.

	Minimum Qualifications	Preferred Qualifications
Education	1. High School Diploma or Equivalent	1. High School Diploma or Equivalent 2. Prior relevant experience
Background	Be able to obtain a satisfactory Background check ($44.00 fee)	Be able to obtain a satisfactory Background check ($44.00 fee)

Obtain one letter of reference and proof of High School Diploma (or equivalent) or College transcripts.
Complete and submit the substitute application via Applitrack
A substitute interview may be scheduled for you.
You will need to schedule a time to be fingerprinted for a background clearance. Provide a money order or cashier’s check for $44.00 made out to Las Cruces Public Schools to pay for the background investigation.
Upon notification of your background being cleared you will be scheduled to complete LCPS employee paperwork.
Complete the required new employee training
Substitute services will notify you when you have been cleared to begin subtituting