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Benefits of Joining OSTA:

Education and In-service

Each fall in October an annual statewide conference is held, featuring speakers to help and inspire substitute teachers -new curriculum, classroom management, subject area ideas, and problem-solving.

Communications

We publish newsletters and brochures to keep members abreast of educational opportunities, licensure rules, PERS retirement system, and legislation.

Meetings

Executive board meetings are held three or four times a year to plan the fall conference, set priorities, and address issues regarding substitute teachers and the school districts.  Any OSTA member is welcome to attend.

Legislature

In the Oregon Legislature we have introduced bills affecting substitute teacher salary, working hours, unemployment, retirement, and due process.

Substitute Recognition

Oregon Substitute Teacher Day is proclaimed each year by the Governor to be during Teacher Appreciation Week in early May.

Sub Teacher of the Year

The Oregon Substitute Teacher of the Year is selected from outstanding substitute teachers nominated by their schools throughout Oregon.

Salary

The Oregon daily minimum salary for substitute teachers is set by the legislature at 85% of the average beginning teacher.  A substitute cannot be paid for less than a half day.  Work beyond a half day becomes a whole day.  After ten days in one assignment, the substitute teacher is paid the daily salary of a beginning teacher in the district. 

 Licenses

180 days of substitute teaching renews most teaching licenses. 

Retirement (PERS)

Substitute teachers who work at least 600 hours per year are members of the state retirement system.

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