Substitute Teacher Application

More information at WillistonSchools.org/sub

Substitute Teaching License Requirements

1. At least 48 semester hours of college coursework (official transcript required)
   - OR - State-approved online training in lieu of traditional college credit requirements!
   
2. Successful background check through ESPB
   - Background Checks | NDESPB
   - To schedule a fingerprinting appointment, email linda.castillo@willistonschools.org. Be sure to Request an ESPB Background Check.
   

3. Completed online application with ESPB
   - License Information | NDESPB
   - Online application link - ND Education

Substitute Teacher Pay

Compensation is $170/day*
*Teachers with a [regular] teaching license who long-term sub receive $170/day for the first 5 days. Starting on day 6, pay increases to 90% of the teacher's salary.

License Cost & Reimbursement

• License Fee: $95 - Reimbursement available if you work more than 145 hours as a substitute with WBSD7
• Valid for 2 years (expires on your birthday)
• License allows subbing in grades K-12 at any North Dakota school

After receiving your North Dakota substitute license from ESPB, please attach a copy of the license to your online application.

Upon submission of their application, an applicant will be required to also submit the following documents:

• Frontline Training Completion Certificate and copy of High School Diploma or GED certificate --OR-- Official college transcript with any credits earned

• Fingerprint background check - Please print these forms and follow the instructions: - Note: WBSD7 will provide the fingerprinting, but you will be required to mail the Forms and cashier's check or money order in the amount of $44.50 to:
  Education Standards and Practices Board
  2718 Gateway Ave Suite 204
  Bismarck ND 58503

For questions, please contact:
LuAnn Nelson
Substitute Secretary
Williston Basin School District #7
luann.nelson@willistonschools.org