Substitute Office
Welcome to the TUSD Substitute Office
Districtwide PD Days for the 2025-2026 School Year
- October 29, 2025
- February 4, 2026
TUSD serves over 42,000 students from diverse backgrounds. They have bright futures ahead of them, thanks to our 7,400 dedicated employees. In fact, substitute teachers are a valued asset and play an important role in the education of our students. It is estimated that the average student will spend between 6 months and one year with a substitute during their K-12 school career. Thus, your time spent in the classroom will be crucial to a student’s academic success.
We value your commitment to the education of our students.
Requirements:
- AZ certification
- Fingerprint clearance
- Three professional references
For AZ Certification options, visit AZ Department of Education Website for Requirements) or call 520-626-6326 to speak with the Certification unit.
Substitute Teacher Compensation
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Parapro Coverage
Classified Daily Rate (Ex Ed TA): $125.00 [Half Day $62.50] -
Teacher Coverage
Certified Daily Rate: $145.00 [Half Day $72.50]
Increases to $160.00 [Half Day $80] after 20 assignments for the remainder of the school year. -
Long-Term Coverage (Extended Placements in certified positions)
Daily Rate: $175.00 [Half Day $87.50]
Note: All long-term positions MUST be pre-approved by Sub Office before assignment starts. -
SPED Certified
Daily Rate: $180.00 [Half Day $90]
Note: applies only when subbing in Ex Ed teacher role.
We're here for you!
We service all current, new, and prospective TUSD Subs. Assistance available for
- Guidance on AZ certification issuance and renewals for Subs
- Guidance on applying for initial or renewed AZ fingerprint clearance
- Application and hire process
- Troubleshooting Frontline access
- and more!
Have a question? Contact your Sub Office.
Resources and Information
Check out our internal website for further resources!
Login required (use your District credentials)Substitute Office Internal Page
Important information for Retirees
If you are currently an ASRS Retiree within your first year or planning to retire, please contact us the Sub Office so we can review important information. Our District is proud to offer programs that offer ASRS retirees to join the workforce during your first year of requirement while still receiving your pension.
Currently, offering Post-Retirement Employment Opportunities for first year retirees through Educational Services Inc (ESI), in accordance with state legislation and Board policy.
Past your first year of normal retirement? Call 520-225-6014 to discuss your options.
Already a Substitute Teacher with us? Use Red Rover, our Absence Management system to begin accepting assignments.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
Please find a list of all pages and documents on our Human Resources site listed alphabetically.