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
Our Head Start to Success programs provide free comprehensive preschool to three- and four-year-old children who are experiencing poverty. Head Start to [...]
Heron Creek Therapeutic Program
Our Heron Creek Therapeutic Program serves K-12 students from districts throughout the county experiencing significant social, emotional, behavioral and academic challenges. We [...]
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. [...]
Program Contacts
Clackamas Education Service District News
Staff spotlight: Kellie Reeves, educational assistant
The first full week of March is designated as Classified Employee Appreciation Week. At Clackamas ESD alone, we have more than 60 types of classified jobs. These are people who touch every corner of our agency’s work and the districts we support, from providing hands-on help to teachers, children and families, to [...]
Staff spotlight: John Gates, systems infrastructure engineer
The first full week of March is designated as Classified Employee Appreciation Week. At Clackamas ESD alone, we have more than 60 types of classified jobs. These are people who touch every corner of our agency’s work and the districts we support, from providing hands-on help to teachers, children and families, to [...]
Staff spotlight: Mirla Cobb, enrollment and recruitment specialist
The first full week of March is designated as Classified Employee Appreciation Week. At Clackamas ESD alone, we have more than 60 types of classified jobs. These are people who touch every corner of our agency’s work and the districts we support, from providing hands-on help to teachers, children and families, to [...]
