Substitutes must be 18 years old, earned a high school diploma or GED, and complete all applicable paperwork for employment at Alva Public Schools. In addition, all substitutes must have a clear Oklahoma State Department of Education (OKSDE) criminal history report. Alva Public Schools will assist you in obtaining the criminal history report.

1. Complete online substitute application

2. Coordinate with site principals when & where you will be substituting, classes you will be substituting, and expectations while you are substituting.

Substitute hours for full-day employment are as follows:

• Washington Early Childhood Center (PK - 1st Grades)

  • 701 Barnes St.

  • 7:50 AM - 3:15 PM

• Longfellow Elementary School (2nd & 3rd Grades)

  • 19 E Barnes St.

  • 7:50 AM - 3:15 PM

• Lincoln Elementary School (4th & 5th Grades)

  • 1540 Davis St.

  • 7:50 AM - 3:15 PM

• Alva Middle School (6th - 8th Grades)

  • 800 Flynn St.

  • 7:50 AM - 3:15 PM

• Alva High School (9th - 12th Grades)

  • 501 14th St.

  • 7:50 AM - 3:15 PM

Certified Substitute for a teaching position: $14 per hour

Non-Certified Substitute for a teaching position: $11 per hour

All substitutes for a non-teaching position: $10 per hour

Alva Public Schools substitute pay-day is on the 10th of every month. If the 10th is on a day when school is not in session, pay will be ran the first day prior to the 10th when school is in session. Direct deposit is not available for substitutes.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the principal at the site you would like to substitute or contact the central office.

• Washington Early Childhood Center (PK - 1st Grades): 580-327-3518

• Longfellow Elementary School (2nd & 3rd Grades): 580-327-3327

• Lincoln Elementary School (4th & 5th Grades): 580-327-3008

• Alva Middle School (6th - 8th Grades): 580-327-0608

• Alva High School (9th - 12th Grades): 580-327-3682

• Alva Public Schools Central Office: 580-327-4823