Substitute Teaching

A Little About Who We Are...

The Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) is one of 57 intermediate school districts located in Michigan. The OAISD is comprised of eleven school districts which cover approximately 742 square miles of the West Michigan area. The OAISD serves all public (including public school academies) and non-public schools in the area.

Do You Qualify to Substitute Teach?

To qualify for a daily substitute permit in the state of Michigan, you must hold a valid or expired Michigan teaching certificate OR have 60 semester credit hours of college credit with minimum of a 2.0 GPA.

The fee for this permit is $45.00 per school year. Upon registration with EDUStaff a permit application will be sent to the Michigan Department of Education on your behalf. Prompt payment of this fee is required in order to substitute teach and remain an active sub in the Ottawa Area.

How Do I Register to Substitute Teach for the Current School Year?

School districts within in the OAISD will contract substitute teachers through EDUStaff.  EduStaff information and enrollment packets can be accessed through the EDUStaff website (opens new window) or calling them at 877-974-6338.