Edustaff Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I apply to substitute for CPS?
- Go to www.edustaff.org to begin your application.
- Our support team is available for assistance throughout the application process.
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Does Edustaff provide training to their substitutes?
Yes. All Edustaff classroom substitutes are provided entry-level training.
- We require and provide an orientation workshop prior to approval for work in our school district.
- We provide professional development training for our hired substitutes via their Edustaff Access Account.
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I am a certified teacher or retired teacher; can I get approved to sub quicker?
You may be able to.
- Edustaff has partnered with CPS to allow certified and retired teachers to bypass some training requirements and receive a personalized orientation meeting in place of the full orientation workshop.
- Please contact an Edustaff representative to coordinate expedited processing.
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I am a current pre-service teacher enrolled in a college Education program, what do I need to do to get approved?
Contact a local Edustaff representative to get on the fast track to approval.
- Pre-service teachers who are at least a junior may also have reduced training requirements and a personalized orientation meeting in place of a full orientation workshop. Orientation meetings are scheduled individually, or for small groups, outside of the application portal.
- For pre-service teachers who have not yet reached 60 semester credit hours, we encourage you to complete all application requirements while working towards a substitute certificate via the DESE approved 20-hour online course. We can assist you through your application to ensure timely processing. You may attend our orientation workshop prior to obtaining a substitute certificate.
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What are the background check requirements to sub for Columbia Public Schools
- ALL applicants must pass a fingerprinting background check.
- ALL applicants must complete registration with the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry.
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Do I need to be fingerprinted for Columbia Public Schools?
Yes.
- To work in Columbia Public Schools, ALL substitute applicants are required to complete a Missouri background check using the 4-digit registration number for CPS (see below) prior to employment.
- If you do not yet have a substitute certificate, we recommend completing your local fingerprinting using the CPS code BEFORE applying for certification through DESE to allow for dual use and reduced costs to you.
- Please review the following steps to register for an appointment at a location near you:
- Register for your FBI fingerprint clearance at machs.mo.gov
- Select “Click here to Register with the Fingerprint Portal”.
- Select “Click here to Register with MACHS”.
- Enter 4-digit Registration Number for CPS: 0213
- Requesting Entity should show ORI Name: Columbia 93
- In Section: REQUESTING ENTITY/TYPE OF SEARCH - question “Is this search being conducted for a position as a volunteer?” the answer is “NO”
- Enter your Contact Information. NOTE: You will need to use the exact name on your identification. You cannot use nicknames in the required field. Then select “Register”
- Look over your Registration Summary, then select “Complete Registration”
- Read the Noncriminal Justice Rights and then select “Complete Registration”
- Confirm the person being fingerprinted by selecting “Correct”
- Select “For Digital Fingerprinting Services (Live Scan)”
- Enter your zip code to determine the fingerprinting location.
- Either select “Schedule” appointment or “Walk-In” (top of page)
- It should send you to “Registration Completed” NOTE: Make sure the Agency is Columbia 93.
- Take your valid picture ID AND your receipt (printed) that has your UEID # and TCN # to the appointment. Note: You will pay for the fingerprint fee at your appointment.
- Register for your FBI fingerprint clearance at machs.mo.gov
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How do I apply for a substitute certificate in Missouri?
- Visit the Missouri DESE website to review current processes and requirements for serving as a Substitute Teacher and to apply for a substitute teacher certificate: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/substitute-teachers
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How do I complete a registration with the State of Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR)?
Registration with FCSR is a requirement to work in school settings in Missouri. It is a lifetime registry and only needs to be completed once.
- If you are unsure if you have met this requirement, the first step in the registration process directs you to enter your SSN to see if you are already registered. Visit the FCSR website to check your status or begin your registration today.
- Please click here for step by step directions on how to complete this registration.
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When can I start working as a substitute in Columbia Public Schools?
- Once your application to Edustaff has been approved, you will receive an email from our system notifying you of the approval, and an email from the dispatching system to begin accepting jobs in our district.
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Do I get to choose where and when I work?
Yes. Edustaff substitutes can choose when, where and how often they work throughout Columbia Public Schools facilities.
- We encourage substitutes to serve as often as they are able. There are half-day, whole day and multi-day positions available throughout the school year. With a wide variety of positions to fill and facilities to support, there are numerous daily opportunities to serve as a substitute.
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How do I contact a local Edustaff Recruiter
Contact Carissa Keedy: ckeedy@edustaff.org
Contact Jim Smith: jsmith@edustaff.org
OR Call: (573) 214-3404
For immediate assistance: Please contact our customer support team at 877-974-6338 or contact@edustaff.org .