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Substitute in Deer Creek

Guest teachers are an integral and invaluable part of our school community. Consider making a difference today by supporting our students and faculty by becoming a Deer Creek Guest Teacher.

The process is simple: 

Returning Guest Teachers

Step 1: Attend a quick information session for returning guest teachers at one of the following dates and times at the Deer Creek Administration Building (20701 N MacArthur Blvd, Edmond, OK 73012):

  • December 18: 10:00 a.m. 
  • January 14, 2025: 1:00 p.m. 

  • January 29, 2025: 10:00 a.m. 

  • February 13, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

  • February 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m. 

Step 2: Complete your annual GCN training. This must be completed each school year before you can begin working. If you need help getting logged in, please email Jamie Wilson

Step 3: Once you have attended a meeting and finished your GCN, you will be reactivated in Frontline and can begin filling jobs.

New Guest Teachers

Step 1: Complete the Online Application 

Step 2: Print the background check form and make an appointment at the Oliver Hodge Building (Oklahoma State Department of Education) to get your fingerprints done. Going to the Oliver Hodge Building speeds up the processing time. If you happen to go to a satellite site, please email the form to Kristen Payahsape so we can request the results be sent to us.

Step 3: Plan on attending one of our mandatory training meetings for new guest teachers at one of the following dates/times at the Deer Creek Administration Building (20701 N MacArthur Blvd, Edmond, OK 73012):

  • December 18: 11:00 a.m. 
  • January 14, 2025: 2:00 p.m. 

  • January 29, 2025: 11:00 a.m. 

  • February 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

  • February 24, 2025, 3:00 p.m. 

When you attend a meeting, please bring TWO forms of ID. A driver's license and social security card or birth certificate are preferred. If you have a passport, that will work. 

 

Questions about becoming a guest teacher? 

Contact Guest Teacher Coordinator Kristen Payahsape. 

 

Pay Rates

Non-Certified Pay - $80 per day

Certified Pay - $90 per day

Important Background Information

Applicants register for a fingerprint appointment at the closest satellite site.

  • To register for a fingerprint background check appointment, visit https://ok.ibtfingerprint.com/ .
    • Select the correct service code:
      • 2B7KRR- school district employment
      • 2B7KS5- teacher certification
      • 2B7KTN- dual purposes (for both teacher certification AND school district employment)

Please note:  If you receive a background check for certification, the SDE will require another background check for employment purposes.

The following DO NOT qualify for dual purposes:

  • Individual who is already assigned a teacher number (current or expired).
  • Individual who has a current certification background check on file (within a year of applying for certification).
  • Individual who has completed a current employment background check within the last year.

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon successful background screening and board approval. 

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