SEMS

SYSTEM PHONE NUMBER: 342-3430 OR TOLL FREE: 877-279-2033

HELP DESK PHONE NUMBER: 342-3502 OR TOLL FREE: 877-743-7201

(Help desk hours are 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Local districts and PHESC use the SEMS to manage the assignment of substitute teachers. This system is designed with many features:

Þ The ability to be accessed 24 hours a day/7 days a week

Þ Partial day absences selection reporting

Þ The capability to choose a particular sub for a job

Þ The capability for teachers to leave a voice message for the substitute

Þ A PIN (personal identification number) assignment once registration is complete

The system is designed so that substitute teachers are able to designate the level and demographic area in which they are interested in working. The system calls substitutes during these times:

Today’s Jobs Future Jobs

Weekdays 5:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturdays None None

Sundays None 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Holidays None 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

SEMS FOR SUBSTITUTES – QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE & PREFERRED LOCATION SHEET

SEMS FOR EMPLOYEES-QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

HOW DO I BECOME A PHESC SUBSTITUTE TEACHER?

To become a certified substitute teacher please submit the following to the PHESC Administrative Office:

* Complete a PHESC Certified Application

* Copy of a current teaching certificate, or if you do not have a current teaching certificate, a current substitute teaching license (Substitute Teacher License Application to apply for a substitute teaching license.)

* BCI and FBI criminal background checks (current as of the last 12 months and sent to teacher licensure at ODE). Background Check (BCI-FBI) Informationfor more information.

* Original transcripts from college indicating a Bachelor’s degree was conferred (this applies only if you are applying for a substitute teaching license)

* Fill out the PHESC Preferred Location form Location Sheet

* Print off a “Substitute Quick Reference Guide” for the SEMS Substitute Quick Reference GuideClick here)

* Register as a “new substitute” on the SEMS system and receive a 6-digit PIN number