Substitute Application - Applicants will need to complete an online Substitute Application and submit a valid Kansas Teaching Certificate or Substitute Certificate. Apply here . 

Teaching License or Certificate - To apply for a substitute certificate please visit the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) websiteGuidelines and Expectations 
Atchison Public Schools substitute teachers are asked to follow these guidelines:

• Arrange personal schedules to be able to leave home on short notice; 

• Notify the Substitute Coordinator of a change in address or phone number; and 

• Notify the Substitute Coordinator at once if you wish to be removed 
  permanently from the list. 

Atchison Public Schools has high expectations for substitutes, including punctuality, appropriate behavior, and protecting students' privacy. In addition, substitute teachers can expect support from the regular teacher and the school. See the Substitute Teacher Handbook below for more information about expectations for substitute teachers. 

If you have questions regarding substitute teaching, please contact Jeanette Shipley at 913.367.4384.