The Dexter R-XI School District is seeking applicants for the position of Substitute Teacher.  

Qualifications:  Valid Substitue Certificate from DESE

A candidate for this position will be able to meet all requirements and qualifications including, but not limited to, the following:

In order to apply for a Missouri Substitute Certificate, you MUST submit all of the following items:

1. ONLINE SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATE APPLICATION 

• You will first need to create a profile in our certification system @ www.dese.mo.gov  
• Please follow the instructions outlined in the EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION SYSTEM HELP GUIDE for the Certification System.
• After creating your profile in our certification system, find the “application” link in the menu of the left hand side of the screen to see a list of application types. 
• Choose “SUBSTITUTE” from the list to create an online application.  Complete and submit the application.  
• A processing fee of $50 is required.  The fee will be paid at the time the application is submitted online.  Fees may be paid by credit/debit card or by e-check.

 2. ORIGINAL COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS 

• Original transcripts from ALL institutions you have attended must be mailed to:     EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, P.O. BOX 480, JEFFERSON CITY, MO  65102-0480.   Please be sure to include your Social Security number or Educator ID number on all of the transcripts.  Faxed, scanned, emailed, or photocopied transcripts will not be accepted.  Transcripts become the property of the department and can not be returned. 

 3. FINGERPRINT/BACKGROUND CHECK 

• A criminal fingerprint/background clearance must be obtained before a certificate can be issued.
• You will need to log into MACHS to register for fingerprinting @ www.machs.mo.gov or call 1-877-862-2425.  The 4 digit substitute code number is:  2029
• The Dexter School District does not reimburse payment for fingerprinting.  Fingerprinting clearance may be used for substitute purposes at any school district in the state. 

TO LOG INTO YOUR ONLINE EDUCATOR PROFILE:

To access your certification account (online profile) you must first log into DESE @ www.dese.mo.gov, click on WEB APPLICATIONS with a user ID and password, then choose the Educator Certification System link located on the USER APPLICATIONS page.  Your certification account (online profile) provided you access to each of the following:

• Apply for a certificate
• Print out a certificate
• View a certificate or pending application
• View assessment scores
• Check for the receipt of transcripts
• Check fingerprint/background status

***PLEASE NOTE:  If you have not logged into your certification account/online profile in over 12 months, please contact the Office of Data System Management at webappsloginassistance@dese.mo.gov or call 573-522-3207.

The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site

MACHS 4 Digit Registration Number: 

To register with MACHS for fingerprint search that includes a check of FBI files, your employer / licensing agency must have provided a 4 digit registration number (see below).  This number ties all agencies identifying information together to ensure that your background check response is returned to the correct agency in a timely manner.  

Substitute Teacher:  2029

• MACHS website is located at www.machs.mo.gov 
• You will be required to pay for the services when you register with Identogo.
• Print your registration document and take it with you to your appointment.  It will speed up the fingerprinting process.   
• YOU MUST TAKE A PHOTO ID
• Identogo locations at this time:  

Family Resource Center - 808 Specialty Dr. Ste. B, Dexter (behind Sonic)

573-625-2103

New Madrid - Family Resource Center - 573-748-2778

Kennett - Gamble Bedwell Printing - 573-888-3052

Cape Girardeau - 877-512-6902

Jackson - UPS Store - 573-347-8371

Doniphan - Ripley Co. Caring Community - 573-996-7980                            

Notarized Letter: Depending on the purpose of your background check, you may have the option to request notarized clearance letters to accompany the final results.  There is a $2.00 surcharge if notarized letters are requested.

The Dexter School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, and as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act, hires only American Citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. All candidates will be considered on the basis of qualifications, training, experience, and the ability to perform the requirements of the position. (Applications are kept on file for 2 years.)  The Director of Special Services is the Districts designated compliance officer.