Substitute Educators

The purpose of this website is to provide information that will support and assist Substitute Educators in PPS. The main resources provide information for day-to-day substituting with PPS as well as provide information on Frequently Asked Questions, Substitute Educator Resources, Site Report, Substitute Labor Agreement, and License Renewal.

Employment Opportunities

Substitute Educators are valued members of the Portland Public Schools community who play an integral role in supporting the students and school communities of Portland Public Schools every day. Working as a Substitute Educator with Portland Public Schools requires a high level of flexibility and adaptability, as Substitute Educators are eligible to work throughout the district in any school, any subject, and any grade level. Substitute educators work a flexible schedule on an as-needed basis, and have the ability to assign themselves to jobs via the Absence Management system.

Portland Public Schools has a competitive hiring process for our Substitute Educator pool. In order to be considered for a Substitute Educator position, you must hold an active Oregon Teaching License issued by TSPC, and you must submit your application to the current Substitute Educator job posting. To apply for a Substitute Educator position for the 2025/2026 school year, please visit careers.pps.net and search for job ID 28501 to submit your application. 

Information on the Restricted Substitute Educator position can be found here.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 School Year. Interviews will be by invitation only. 

For any questions about the hiring process, please contact jobs@pps.net. For more information regarding the online application process, please review the Online Application FAQs & Resources.