ORS 342.610
Minimum salary for substitute teachers


(1)

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(a)

A teacher employed as a substitute teacher may not be paid less per day than 85 percent of 1/190th of the statewide average salary of a beginning teacher who holds a bachelor’s degree.

(b)

The Department of Education shall compute the statewide average salary of a beginning teacher who holds a bachelor’s degree to be used for purposes of this subsection by:

(A)

Using the latest data available to the department; and

(B)

Not using data from earlier than the preceding school year.

(2)

A school district shall set the working hours for a substitute teacher and, when a teacher is employed as a substitute teacher for the school district, the school district shall pay the substitute teacher a salary that is:

(a)

No less than one-half of the daily minimum salary computed under subsection (1) of this section if the teacher is employed as a substitute teacher for less than one-half day; or

(b)

No less than the daily minimum salary computed under subsection (1) of this section if the teacher is employed as a substitute teacher for one-half day or more.

(3)

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(a)

Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a teacher employed as a substitute teacher for more than 10 consecutive days in any one assignment for the same teacher shall not be paid after the 10th day of the assignment less per day than:

(A)

For school districts with no salary scale, 100 percent of 1/190th of the statewide average salary computed in subsection (1) of this section; or

(B)

For school districts with a salary scale, the higher of:
(i)
1/190th of the employing school district’s salary for a beginning teacher who holds a bachelor’s degree; or
(ii)
The daily minimum salary computed under subsection (1) of this section.

(b)

Used sick leave, whether paid or unpaid, and weekends, school holidays and days when schools are closed by weather or other conditions and when substitute teachers are not required to appear in person at the school may not be considered in determining consecutive days for purposes of this subsection.

(c)

When substituting for a part-time teacher, the part of the day worked by the substitute teacher shall count as a full day in determining consecutive days for purposes of this subsection.

(4)

Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (3) of this section, if a school district has a class schedule based on a four-day week:

(a)

The daily minimum salary computed under subsection (1) or (3) of this section must be multiplied by 1.125; and

(b)

Calculations described in subsection (3) of this section must be made after a teacher has been employed as a substitute teacher for more than eight consecutive days in any one assignment for the same teacher.

(5)

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(a)

A school district shall classify a substitute teaching assignment as a temporary position when the school district determines that a teacher will be employed as a substitute teacher for 60 or more consecutive days in any one assignment for the same teacher.

(b)

The designation under paragraph (a) of this subsection must occur either:

(A)

At the beginning of the substitute teaching assignment; or

(B)

As soon as practicable, but no later than 10 consecutive days, after the school district determines that a substitute teaching assignment will be extended to 60 or more consecutive days.

(c)

If a school district has a class schedule based on a four-day week, the school district shall:

(A)

Classify a substitute teaching assignment as a temporary position when the school district determines that a teacher will be employed as a substitute teacher for 48 or more consecutive days in any one assignment for the same teacher; and

(B)

Make the designation described in paragraph (b)(B) of this subsection when the school district determines that a teacher will be employed as a substitute teacher for 48 or more consecutive days in any one assignment for the same teacher.

(d)

Nothing in this subsection prohibits a school district from making the classification required under paragraph (a) or (c) of this subsection after fewer consecutive days.

(6)

A teacher employed by a school district as a substitute teacher shall be paid for any training that is required for that teacher to apply for or be assigned to a substitute teaching assignment.

(7)

This section does not apply to substitute teachers represented in a bargaining unit in the school district by which they are employed. [Amended by 1955 c.130 §1; 1957 c.262 §1; 1965 c.100 §377; 1967 c.625 §1; 1971 c.536 §1; 1977 c.531 §1; 1979 c.167 §1; 1987 c.402 §1; 1991 c.198 §1; 1995 c.793 §1; 1999 c.706 §1; 2015 c.71 §1; 2023 c.592 §24]
Note: Sections 21 and 22, chapter 592, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:
Sec. 21. Task Force on Substitute Teachers. (1) The Task Force on Substitute Teachers is established.

(2)

The task force consists of 12 members appointed as follows:

(a)

The President of the Senate shall appoint two members from among members of the Senate.

(b)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members from among members of the House of Representatives.

(c)

The Governor shall appoint eight members as follows:

(A)

One member who is a representative of an association that primarily represents licensed educators;

(B)

One member who is a representative of an organization that represents substitute teachers;

(C)

One member who is a representative of a coalition that represents school administrators;

(D)

One member who is a representative of an association that represents school boards;

(E)

One member who is a representative of an organization that represents education service districts;

(F)

One member who is a representative of a third-party employment service provider for substitute teachers;

(G)

One member who is a representative of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission; and

(H)

One member who is a representative of the Department of Education.

(3)

The task force shall:

(a)

Review school district requests for proposal related to substitute teachers;

(b)

Conduct a cost savings analysis of providing substitute teachers through third-party employment service providers;

(c)

Examine policies in other states related to the use of third-party employment service providers for substitute teachers;

(d)

Explore a model that provides the services of substitute teachers through education service districts;

(e)

Explore processes that ensure substitute teachers are provided access to electronic mail and Internet service, as is necessary for their service as a substitute teacher;

(f)

Establish a model policy for ensuring that substitute teachers are supervised by licensed administrators; and

(g)

Develop recommendations for legislation related to standards for contracts for substitute teachers through third-party employment service providers.

(4)

A majority of the voting members of the task force constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(5)

Official action by the task force requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the task force.

(6)

The task force shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(7)

If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

(8)

The task force shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the task force.

(9)

The task force may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the task force.

(10)

The task force shall submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature), and may include recommendations for legislation, to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2024.

(11)

The Legislative Policy and Research Director shall provide staff support to the task force.

(12)

Members of the Legislative Assembly appointed to the task force are nonvoting members of the task force and may act in an advisory capacity only.

(13)

Members of the task force who are not members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the task force.

(14)

All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined), are directed to assist the task force in the performance of the duties of the task force and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the task force consider necessary to perform their duties. [2023 c.592 §21]
Sec. 22. Repeal. Section 21 of this 2023 Act is repealed on December 31, 2024. [2023 c.592 §22]

Source: Section 342.610 — Minimum salary for substitute teachers, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html.

342.120
Definitions for chapter
342.121
Teacher and administrator licensing
342.122
National Board Certification Fund
342.123
Knowledge of civil rights laws and ethical standards required
342.125
Types of licenses
342.127
Fees
342.130
Certain existing certificates and licenses not invalidated
342.136
Preliminary teaching license, personnel service license and administrative license
342.137
Distinguished teacher leader license
342.138
Professional teaching license, professional personnel service license and professional administrative license
342.143
Issuance of licenses and registrations
342.144
American Indian languages teaching license
342.147
Approval of educator preparation providers and educator preparation programs
342.153
Proficiency in Braille required for teaching license to provide education to blind students
342.165
Commission rules
342.173
Effect of employing certain persons
342.175
Grounds for discipline
342.176
Complaint process
342.177
Hearing and decision on charges
342.180
Appeal
342.183
Letters of informal reproval
342.187
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
342.192
Licensing requirements for out-of-state applicants
342.195
Teaching licenses based on experience in certain federal programs
342.200
Administrative licenses based on professional skills and experience
342.202
Administrator comprehensive leadership development system
342.203
Publication of list of teachers, administrators and teacher candidates subjected to discipline
342.208
Model career pathways for instructional assistants to become licensed teachers
342.223
Criminal records check
342.350
Commission established
342.360
Members
342.380
Organization
342.390
Meetings
342.410
Executive director
342.420
Member’s salary
342.425
Annual report on duties, powers and functions of commission
342.430
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Account
342.433
Definitions for ORS 342.433 to 342.449
342.437
Goal
342.443
Reports of longitudinal data
342.447
Plans for recruitment, admission, retention and graduation of diverse educators
342.448
Reports related to implementation of Educators Equity Act
342.449
Short title
342.455
Definition of “school nurse.”
342.465
Rules
342.475
School nurses
342.485
Commission to consult with and advise Oregon State Board of Nursing on school nursing
342.495
Holder of school nurse certificate qualified to conduct and coordinate health services program
342.513
Renewal or nonrenewal of contracts for following year
342.521
Contracts with teachers for return of part of salary prohibited
342.545
Termination of teacher’s contract
342.549
Administrator contracts
342.553
Discipline for resigning without providing required notice
342.608
Working hours for licensed personnel
342.610
Minimum salary for substitute teachers
342.621
Authorized pay for licensed educators and classified school employees who provide significant special education support
342.626
Work hour requirements for classified school employees who provide significant special education support
342.664
Required ratio of pupils to staff holders of first aid cards
342.676
Survey on working experiences of education workforce
342.700
Policy on sexual harassment
342.704
Adoption of policies on sexual harassment required
342.708
ORS 342.700 and 342.704 not limitation on or prerequisite for other rights and remedies
342.721
Definitions for ORS 342.723 and 342.726
342.723
Prohibitions on school district employees
342.726
Curricula to include information on steroids and performance-enhancing substances
342.805
Short title
342.815
Definitions for ORS 342.805 to 342.937
342.835
Probationary teacher
342.840
Determination of length of service for probationary teacher
342.845
Contract teacher
342.850
Teacher evaluation
342.856
Core teaching standards
342.865
Grounds for dismissal or contract nonextension of contract teacher
342.875
Suspension
342.895
Contract teachers
342.905
Appeal procedure
342.910
Waiver of contract grievance claim if appeal of dismissal decision filed
342.930
Fair Dismissal Appeals Board
342.934
Procedure for reduction of teacher staff due to funding or administrative decision
342.937
Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs
342.940
Educator Advancement Council
342.943
System of educator networks
342.953
Educator Advancement Fund
342.961
Internal investigations of employee misconduct or wrongdoing
342.965
Interchange of teachers
342.971
Educator Preparation Improvement Fund
342.974
Oregon Education Support Professional of the Year Program
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