Clerical Substitutes

Thank you for your interest in subbing in District 196.

More information on substitute opportunities for 2026-27 will be posted later this summer.

Please contact Stacie Shandorf at 651-423-7761 or email at stacie.shandorf@district196.org with questions.

Requirements for Clerical Subbing

High School Diploma
Willing to work across the District at all schools of at least two levels (elementary, middle school, or high school)
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check (paid for by the applicant)
Must complete a Personal Care Assistant Certificate of Training (Complete the training and take the PCA/CFSS test). A score of 20 correct answers is needed to pass the test. )
Must complete a pre-employment physical (paid for by the district | district will provide Physical Form)
Must attend a New Hire Orientation

Dates will be added late summer 2026.

Two valid forms of ID – Acceptable Documents (Expired documents will not be accepted)
$27.00 fee for the background check (cash or check)
Copy of Certified Personal Care Assistant certificate of training (link). The Department of Human Services (DHS) requires all school employees who provide personal care services to students to be a Certified Personal Care Attendant (PCA). DHS provides free online training that you may choose to complete, followed by the test. After passing the test you will then receive a “Certificate of Training.” You will be required to submit a copy of your certificate in order to be eligible for employment as a District clerical/paraprofessional substitute. You may not provide personal care services for every student but having the certificate allows the district more flexibility when assigning you duties as a paraprofessional substitute. At this time, it is only required that you take and pass it one time. A score of 20 correct answers is needed to pass the test.