Substitute for our special education & early learning programs
Working as a substitute paraeducator or teacher is flexible and rewarding work. You decide when you want to work — and you'll make a difference for kids!
Substituting is a great opportunity for retirees, parents, college students and people in between jobs to earn money with fulfilling work and connect to our community. Work as much or as little as you want so you still have time to travel, take care of your family, study or build your career.
Learn about our substitute paraeducator and substitute teacher positions and our special education and early learning programs below.
Apply to sub for us through ESS
Apply for substitute teacher and substitute paraeducator positions in Clackamas ESD’s Special Education or Early Learning programs through our partner ESS.
To substitute in Clackamas County school districts, register in the Clackamas County Substitute Registry and apply directly to individual school districts.
Interested in substitute teaching but don't have a TSPC license? Apply for an emergency or restricted license
There are opportunities for individuals with a high school diploma/GED!
Learn about our substitute paraeducator and substitute teacher positions
Featured Substitute Positions: LEEP
The Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) servcs students with complex disabilities and communication needs. Make a difference in the lives of our students as you work in a team of dedicated and passionate individuals.
All Substitute Positions
Learn about our special education and early learning programs
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
Clackamas ESD delivers Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) support to young children who exhibit delays or disabilities that affect [...]
Free Preschool with Head Start to Success & Preschool Promise
Our Head Start to Success and Preschool Promise programs provide free comprehensive preschool to three- and four-year-old children who are experiencing poverty. [...]
Heron Creek Therapeutic Program
Our Heron Creek programs provide therapy, social-emotional support, and communication services as part of a strong educational experience [...]
Life Enrichment Education Program
Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. Through [...]
Program Contacts
Clackamas Education Service District News
Staff Spotlight: Wylie Wan, Research Analyst, Data and Evaluation
When Wylie Wan talks about her work, she starts with a simple idea: the conditions around us shape how we feel, how we work, and how we move through each day. Wylie joined Clackamas Education Service District in 2024 as a research analyst in Data and Evaluation. She brings a [...]
Clackamas ESD to Switch to a New Paid Leave Oregon Claims Provider Effective Apr. 1, 2026
Since 9/3/2023, the Paid Leave Oregon Plan has been available to eligible Clackamas ESD employees. This letter serves as a 30-day notification that CESD is changing its Paid Leave Oregon processor to American Fidelity. When is change effective? Effective 4/1/2026, Clackamas ESD will move from the State of Oregon Paid [...]
Staff Spotlight: Beth Strand, Administrative Assistant, Department of Special Programs
Student success starts with people who care. Our classified employees show that care every day, keeping schools running and students supported. They are the backbone of our public education system. They work with students, educators, families, and partners. They keep offices running and buildings safe. Our community depends on them. At [...]
