SUBSTITUTE TEACHING IN THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
For 2023-2024 School Year
 
To qualify for the Department of Catholic Schools Substitute List, applicants must have one of the following:

• Valid Oregon teaching license 
• An Oregon teaching license in-process
• Expired Oregon license with proof of a renewal in process

By applying as a substitute teacher with the Archdiocese of Portland (ADP), your name and contact information can be added to the official Archdiocese of Portland Substitute List which is made available to all schools and principals within the Department of Catholic Schools. Having your name on the list lets our principals know that you have completed all ADP and State of Oregon requirements to work with children.

Applications will be evaluated for appropriate qualifications, including a background of successful teaching experience. An Authorization for Disclosure of Information form (from 3 most recent education-related employers) may be uploaded with your application or emailed separately to dcs@archdpdx.org.  

In addition to the application, the following requirements will be verified: 

• Current Oregon Teaching License or renewal/application in-process
• Fingerprinting on file with the Oregon Department of Education (or previous employer) 
• Receipt of Covid Vaccination card/record copy (state of Oregon requirement)
• Completed CASE Training  (Creating A Safe Environment)
• Praesidium Academy Background Check
• Annual child protection training updates

For questions regarding Child Protection & Safety protocols,  please reach out to Cathy Shannon, Director of Child Protection/Victim Assistance (cshannon@archdpdx.org) to schedule:

• C.A.S.E. training: Schedule
• Yearly Child Protection Online Training 
• Praesidium Academy Background Check

Click here to apply:  DCS Substitute Teacher Applicaiton