Substitute Pay Information
Pay Procedures
Substitutes are paid only for assignments recorded in the Absence Management system. It is your responsibility to review your accepted jobs in Absence Management before the first of each month to ensure accuracy. If you notice any discrepancies, please contact the school where the job took place directly.
Employee Online
You can use Employee Online to:
View pay stubs
Update your mailing address
Access employee forms and download W-2s
Pay Period
Substitutes are paid on the 15th of each month for all assignments worked in the previous calendar month.
Example: Assignments worked in January will be paid on February 15th.
Long-Term Pay
If you work 10 consecutive days following the schedule of the same employee, you may be eligible for long-term substitute pay.
“Consecutive” is based on the employee’s normal work schedule.
On the 10th day, your pay will adjust to the long-term rate and be retroactively applied starting from day one.
Certified vs. Classified Pay
Pay rates are determined by the position of the employee you are substituting for:
Certified Employee = Certified Substitute Pay
Classified Employee = Classified Substitute Pay
Payroll Support
For questions about your pay, W-2s, or any payroll-related concerns, please contact the Payroll Department:
📧 Email: payroll@boiseschools.org
📞 Phone: 208-854-4025
Substitute Pay Rates for 2024–2025
Certified Substitute Positions
Standard Rate:
$110.00 per full day
$55.00 per half day
Long-Term Rate (Certification Preferred):
$140.00 per full day
$70.00 per half day
Applies when substituting for the same certified teacher for 10 or more consecutive days. The long-term rate is retroactive to the first day of the assignment.
Higher Pay for Designated Special Education Programs (Effective 11/01/2024):
$140.00 per day for certified substitutes
$120.00 per day for classified substitutes
Applies to the following programs:
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
ECSE – Structured Learning Center (ECSE-SLC)
Extended Resource Room (ERR)
Reaching Independence through Support & Education (RISE)
Structured Learning Center (SLC)
Excel
ASCENT
Student Transition Education Program (STEP)
Classified Substitute Positions
Standard Rate:
$100.00 per full day
$50.00 per half day
Long-Term Rate:
$120.00 per full day
$60.00 per half day
Applies after working 10 consecutive days for the same classified employee, retroactive to day one.
Food Service Substitutes (Classified)
Standard Rate:
$100.00 per full day
$50.00 per half day
Long-Term Rate:
$120.00 per full day
$60.00 per half day
Eligibility begins after 10 consecutive days in the same food service role.
Monthly Bonus Pay
Substitutes who work 10 or more days in a calendar month will receive a $100 bonus in that month.