Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Department of Defense

Department of Defense Education Activity

Mid-Atlantic District: Schools in Puerto Rico

Summary

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is hiring Substitute Teachers for schools located in:

• Aguadilla/Borinquen, Puerto Rico
• Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

Applicants can specify their preferred schools during the application process. To preview the school selection section, visit: Questionnaire Preview

Note: Accepting a substitute position does not impact Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibility.

Who May Apply

• Open to U.S. Citizens who reside within the local commuting area of the school.

Position Overview

As a Substitute Teacher, you will:

• Provide instruction in the absence of the regular teacher, following school curricula and policies.
• Promote academic, social, and emotional development.
• Interact effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Perform assigned non-instructional duties.
• Report to and be supervised by the school principal.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with privacy policies.

Conditions of Employment

• Intermittent schedule with no guarantee of hours—work is dependent on teacher absences.
• No benefits (e.g., health insurance, retirement) are provided with this temporary appointment.
• Must reside in the local commuting area.
• Must be 18 years or older and successfully complete a background investigation.
• Subject to periodic re-verification of eligibility and suitability.
• Must comply with the Dual Compensation Act unless employed in a Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) position.

Qualification Levels

Applicants will be referred for selection based on one of the following levels:

• Level 1 – Certified Teacher
  Valid, unexpired teaching certificate issued by any U.S. state or territory.
  Documents Required: Teaching certificate and official transcripts (in English).
• Level 2 – Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
  Degree from an accredited college or university.
  Documents Required: Official transcripts (in English).
• Level 3 – Associate’s Degree or 60 Semester Hours
  Associate’s degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited institution.
  Documents Required: Official transcripts (in English).

Foreign Education: Must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a recognized credentialing agency. More info here

Additional Information

• Standing Register Announcement: Applications are reviewed as positions become available. Appointments are temporary and may span an academic year.
• Applicants may select multiple schools but will be hired for one “home” school; other nearby schools may share substitute teachers as needed.
• Applications are valid for 3 months. To remain active, you must reapply every 90 days.
• Hiring managers will contact selected candidates directly for interviews.

Required Documents

• Resume (including personal details, education, work history, and qualifications)
• Transcripts (required for all education-based qualifications)
• Teaching Certificate (if applicable)
• Veterans’ Preference Documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Disability Letter)
• Re-employed Annuitant Documentation (if applicable)

Photographs must not be included in application materials.

How to Apply

Apply online via USAJOBS. You will need to:

1. Log in to your USAJOBS account.
2. Complete the online questionnaire.
3. Upload required documents.
4. Verify submission before the closing date.

To track your application status, visit USAJOBS Account.