Substitute Teachers for hire in Portland, OR
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2,270
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 44%
- Bachelor's degree
- 38%
- High school diploma or GED
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
ESS Education
- Hillsboro School District
Horizon Air
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,270 profiles for Substitute Teachers in Portland, OR
Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Substitute Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $42,271 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,481 – $51,822 yearly
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Lead Teacher Champions
Tigard, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseElementary EducationCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipSpecial Education Substitute Teacher
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorSpecial Education CertificationCPIFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationASQC Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsPersonal Care Home ExperienceSubstitute Teacher
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Digital MarketingDigital Marketing CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate BrokerCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementComputer OperationK-8 PE Teacher (Long-term substitute)
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationCPITeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementAll Subjects Teacher, Building Substitute
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAfter-school Teacher/ Substitute Teacher
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseBC/BECPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWorking with StudentsTeachingClassroom ManagementBehavior Management
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What's the average time to fill a substitute teacher role?
The average time to fill a substitute teacher role is 61 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do substitute teachers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a substitute teacher include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for substitute teachers?
Common licenses or certifications for substitute teachers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to substitute teachers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to substitute teachers include: teacher, librarian, & reading tutor, k-8 PE teacher (long-term substitute) and lead teacher champions.
What level of education is common for a substitute teacher?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a substitute teacher in Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a substitute teacher?
Most substitute teachers have 16 years of professional experience.
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