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Substitute Teacher

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A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.

$38,076 / year median in South Dakota

+16% projected growth

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Substitute Rates, Effective:
August 1, 2026 Secretaries $16.05 School Nurse $36.00 Substitutes for Certified Staff, Aide, Tutor or Building Technology Assistant Half Day Rate $60 per day High School and Middle School, 1-4 class periods Elementary, 3.5 hours or less Full Day Rate $120 per day High School and Middle School, 5-8 class periods Elementary, more than 3.5 hours •Maximum payment per day is $115 Extended Assignments in Same Position (Certified Staff Positions) First 5 days at rates above $120 per day Days 6-20 $150 per day Days 20 or more $180 per day Monthly Frequent Sub Bonus $62.50 per month Bonus for subbing 10 or more days in any combination of positions in the same payment month - does not include extended assignments in same position