Substitute For RCAS!
Teachers. Paraeducators. Clerical. Noon Duty. Food Service. Security. Bus Drivers & Aides
WE NEED YOU!
Why Substitute?
Inspire a student. Provide mentorship and guidance to a young person. No matter what position you substitute for, you will always learn something new about yourself.
We want you to come join the Rapid City Area School District in helping to prepare our students for a successful future.
What if I'm not a teacher?
You don’t need to be a certified teacher to substitute – we always welcome them though!
You can be a substitute teacher without a teaching certificate!
To keep our District running top-notch, we need substitutes for a variety of different positions. Teachers at all levels (Elementary, Middle & High School), Paraeducators, Clerical Support Staff, Noon Duty, Food Service, Security, Bus Drivers & Aides are always needed.
Each and every role is vital to RCAS!
What are the benefits of being a substitute?
There are many benefits to being a substitute for our District, including:
Flexible schedule
Professional & career development
Variety - in both position & location
Increased job opportunities
Competitite Pay
The District uses an Absence Management program (Frontline Absence Management) that allows you to customize your schedule in advance and skip the early morning phone calls.
Additionally, as a substitute you are ensuring continuity and uninterrupted learning, contributing to the community, providing a positive role model, and offering social and emotional development to our students.
Substitute Questions?
Contacts:
Pat Wiley, Substitute Specialist
Mel Hubbell, Substitute Office Assistant
RapidCitySubstituteOffice@k12.sd.us
What are the requirements to be a substitute?
In order to be eligible for substitute teaching positions, you must have a minimum of 48 credit hours of college.
In order to be eligible for substitute hourly positions, you must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
All candidates must also have:
a favorable background check PRIOR to accepting substitute positions.
two letters of recommendation
Don’t worry, we will assist you with the process and help with all of the details to get you started!
More information can be found in the 2025-2026 Substitute Handbook or by contacting the Substitute Office.