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A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum requirement to work as a classroom supervisor (substitute teacher) in Saskatchewan. A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is preferred and may qualify candidates for higher pay rates, but it is not required. Due to ongoing teacher shortages, school divisions across Saskatchewan are actively hiring classroom supervisors who do not hold a B.Ed. degree. Classroom supervisors perform the same day-to-day duties as substitute teachers, including following lesson plans, managing classrooms, and supervising students. Candidates with post-secondary education in any field, relevant work experience with children, or educational assistant credentials may be given preference during the hiring process.
A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required before substitute teachers can receive assignments. The check must be submitted to the hiring school division and must be current. Some divisions require the check to be renewed annually.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, the age of majority in Saskatchewan. This is required to be eligible for professional teacher certification and to legally accept responsibility for student supervision.
Candidates apply directly to individual school divisions in Saskatchewan to be placed on the classroom supervisor or substitute teacher roster. Most boards accept applications through their online portals or human resources departments. The typical application requires a resume, proof of education (high school diploma or higher), a current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, government-issued photo identification, and two to three professional references. Some boards may also require a brief interview or orientation session before adding candidates to their active roster. Processing times vary by board but generally range from two to six weeks.
A provincial teaching certificate is not required to work as a classroom supervisor in Saskatchewan. Candidates who hold a valid Professional A Teacher Certificate issued by Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB) may be offered preferential placement, higher daily pay rates, or priority access to long-term assignments. However, the classroom supervisor role was created specifically to address teacher shortages by allowing individuals without formal teaching credentials to fill substitute positions. School boards set their own criteria for classroom supervisors, and requirements may vary between school divisions.
English is the primary language of instruction in most Saskatchewan schools. The Conseil des ecoles fransaskoises operates Francophone schools and requires substitute teachers to be fluent in French. French immersion programs within English divisions also seek French-proficient substitutes.
School divisions may require substitute teachers to complete an orientation prior to accepting assignments. These sessions typically address division policies, safety and emergency procedures, technology systems for booking, and expectations for professional conduct.
While not a provincial requirement for certification, many school divisions recommend or require substitute teachers to hold a valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certificate. This is particularly relevant for placements in rural and northern schools.
For more information, visit the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB) page. Note: Classroom supervisor positions may have different requirements than certified teaching positions. Contact individual school divisions directly for the most current classroom supervisor hiring criteria.
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