Apply with Penmac to substitute in the 2025-2026 school year!
Southern Boone School District has named Penmac Education Staffing to provide substitute teachers and staff beginning in the fall 2025 semester. Penmac helps districts recruit, screen, train, and schedule substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, and currently serves nearly thirty school districts in Missouri.
Penmac will employ all substitutes working in the Southern Boone School District. Those who worked as substitutes last year will transition to Penmac’s payroll. The district still sets substitute pay rates.
For substitutes, the transition will primarily mean they have more resources available—Penmac offers weekly pay, affordable health insurance options with no waiting period, retirement benefits after one year of employment, ongoing coaching by veteran educators, and professional development opportunities. Substitutes can set preferences for the subject matter, grade level, and buildings they want to work in; they can also choose when they want to work, a huge advantage for those who need a truly flexible work schedule.
For the district, Penmac will take care of HR challenges like recruitment, screening, training, and coaching. Across the state, Penmac averages a fill rate of nearly 90% for teacher absences. Penmac serves a variety of school districts with enrollments ranging from 300–24,500 students, including neighboring districts in New Bloomfield, Jefferson City, Fulton, and South Callaway.
Leaders from both organizations are looking forward to a strong partnership. “We are honored to help Southern Boone fulfill their mission of ‘Excellence in Learning for All.’ That summarizes what Penmac Education Staffing hopes to achieve by ensuring no child is left without a day of instruction when a teacher can’t be there,” said Penmac Education Staffing Executive Director David Steward.
"We are excited to announce our partnership with Penmac Education Staffing to enhance our substitute teacher and staff support for the upcoming school year," said School Superintendent Dr. Tim Roth. "This collaboration underscores our commitment to ensuring uninterrupted learning experiences for our students. Penmac's expertise and resources will help us maintain high standards of education in Southern Boone, ensuring that every classroom continues to thrive even in the absence of regular teachers."
Those interested in working as a substitute for Southern Boone School District can learn more and apply online at www.penmaceducation.com/central-mo. Substitute teachers are required to have a Substitute Certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Education (DESE) and need to pass multiple background checks.
About Southern Boone School District
The district serves nearly 2,000 students with over 270 staff in the vibrant communities of Ashland and Hartsburg. The schools include one primary school, one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. For more information about the district, visit www.SBschools.us.
About Penmac Staffing Services
With more than three decades of experience in staffing, and operating 27 offices in seven states, Penmac is an expert in recruiting, training, managing, and supporting staff. The Education Staffing division launched in 2014 and brings this experience to support local schools. Substitutes are trained and supported in the classroom by veteran educators, bringing value to both employees and districts. Penmac is America’s largest 100% employee-owned staffing agency.