Careers With SDJ

Discover Your Purpose: Join the School District of Janesville!!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and shape the future of our community?

Do you seek a supportive and collaborative environment where your passion for education can truly thrive? Look no further than the School District of Janesville (SDJ)!

As the 9th largest school district in Wisconsin, SDJ is home to over 1,500 dedicated professionals who work together across 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 3 innovative charter schools. Every day, we serve more than 9,500 students, fostering curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning in a vibrant, supportive environment.

At SDJ, we believe that every child deserves an exceptional education, and we are deeply committed to fostering a vibrant learning environment where students feel inspired, challenged, and empowered. But we know that achieving this vision starts with our incredible staff.

Career Opportunities

We're thrilled you're considering joining our incredible community.

As the 9th-largest school district in Wisconsin, we're home to a vibrant team of 1,500 dedicated professionals working across 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 3 charter schools. Together, we're shaping the future for 9,500 students, creating an engaging and inspiring educational environment every single day.

Ready to make a real difference? We invite you to join us in our mission to nurture and inspire the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. Whether you're an experienced educator looking for a new challenge or just beginning your journey in education, you'll find a supportive, dynamic environment brimming with opportunities for professional growth and development right here in Janesville. Come see all the possibilities that await you!

Ready to make a difference in our schools? Discover current job openings across the district and submit your application today.

Important Note for Applicants:

To maintain a fair and streamlined hiring process, all inquiries and applications must be submitted through our official job board below through WECAN. Direct emails to individual staff members will not be accepted or processed.

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Substitute Opportunities

Be a Difference Maker!

The School District of Janesville (SDJ) is looking to hire substitutes who love to work with children and support the varying needs of our students. Join an exceptional team of substitutes making a difference with our students every day!

Why be a Substitute in the School District of Janesville (SDJ)?

Work your preferred days and select the grade level you enjoy most
Choose to work in day-to-day assignments or long-term assignments
Competitive Pay
No nights, weekends or holidays
Rewarding work
A welcoming and supportive work environment
Lunch provided on work days at no cost to the Substitute
Substitute Teacher Testimonials

Sub Scheduling Phone Number: 1-800-942-3767

How to Become a Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher Requirements

To be a substitute teacher, you must have either a current Wisconsin Educator License, OR an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in any field, and a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Substitute Teacher License.

Step 1: Follow these two steps to become a Substitute Teacher if you do not have a teaching degree. Participation in a substitute training course is required. The following Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and State Superintendent-approved organizations offer training programs:
- STEDI.org (fee of $39.95)
- CESA 2 (fee of $150)
- WEA Academy (fee of $169)

Upon completion of the training course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that must be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

Step 2: Upon completion of the approved substitute teacher training course, you may apply for your 3-Year Teaching - Short Term Substitute License at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

How to Apply to Be a Substitute Teacher

Applying to be a Substitute Teacher with the School District of Janesville is easy - follow these three steps:

Step 1:

All Substitute Teacher positions are posted on WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network). Interested applicants have three options to apply:
- WECAN: Create an account and apply or
- Complete the SDJ Substitute Application Form; or
- Complete the SDJ Substitute Paper application. Any paper applications need to be sent to or dropped off at the SDJ ESC Building / HR Department at 527 S. Franklin Street, Janesville, WI 53548. They may also be sent via email to SDJApply@janesville.k12.wi.us

Step 2:

Applications for substitute positions will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department.
If the application is complete, the Human Resources Department will mail the applicant the New Hire Paperwork, which includes information on completing the approved substitute teacher training and DPI licensing, if applicable.
Applicant meets with the Human Resources Department to return all completed New Hire Paperwork.

Step 3:

The Human Resources Department will provide the onboarding process with the new Substitute Teacher.

Pay Rates for Substitute Teachers:

Daily Rate: $150.00 per day
Long-Term Rate: $225.00 per day (Five or more days in the same consecutive assignment)

Substitute Support Positions (custodial, food service, paraprofessionals, etc.)

The SDJ is also hiring for Substitute Support positions, including Substitute Paraprofessionals (Special Education), Substitute Custodians, and Substitute Food Service.

Individuals interested in working as Paraprofessional - Special Education are required by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to acquire a Special Education Program Aide license. Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education requirements include:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience working with children and/or persons with disabilities is preferred, but not required.

Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education staff provide instructional support by working individually or in small groups of students with learning, cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the Special Education Teacher. In addition, Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education staff provide behavioral support by assisting teachers in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable student behavior.

Applying to be a Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education with the School District of Janesville is easy - Follow these three easy steps:

Step 1: All Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education positions are posted on WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network). Follow these three easy steps to apply:

Interested applicants have three options to apply:

WECAN: Create an account and apply or
Complete the SDJ Substitute Application Form ; or
Complete the SDJ Substitute Paper application. Any paper applications need to be sent to or dropped off at the SDJ ESC Building / HR Department at 527 S. Franklin Street, Janesville, WI 53548. They may also be sent via email to SDJApply@janesville.k12.wi.us

Step 2: Applications for Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education positions will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department.

If the application is complete, the Human Resources Department will mail the applicant the New Hire Paperwork that includes information on applying for a Department of Public Instruction (DPI) 5-Year Special Education Program Aide License.
Applicant meets with the Human Resources Department to return all completed New Hire Paperwork.

Step 3: The Human Resources Department will provide the onboarding process with the new Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education.

The pay rate for the Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education position is $15.00 per hour.

To apply for a substitute position, choose one of the following:

Google Form

OR
PDF form

or
WECAN

How to Apply

All SDJ positions are listed on and certified position applications must be submitted through the WECAN site. To find open positions, you will need to register and log in to the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) website.

You will need to create a New Account the first time you log in. This will create your profile. Once you have done this, you will need to go to the Applicant Dashboard and complete the Standard Application and the Question Sets for any areas you are interested in. WECAN also allows applicants to upload attachments (PDF format only), including letters of recommendation, resumes, and transcripts. This can be done by clicking on Add PDF in the My Documents section of the Applicant Dashboard.

To apply for vacancies, select Search Vacancies from the Applicant Dashboard. You can then narrow your search by job type or by employer. Click on Search. This will display all available vacancies based on your search criteria. To apply to a vacancy, click the Vacancy ID number, then click Apply. The screen will indicate whether your application was submitted or if additional information is required.

All individuals recommended for employment must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and physical exam.