Central Michigan Substitute System (CMSS)

Ingham Intermediate School District is part of a substitute system consortium called the Central Michigan Substitute System (CMSS) using Edustaff, LLC to register and pay substitute teachers/paraprofessionals.

To Qualify for Substitute Teaching

To qualify to substitute teach in our area schools, you must have a transcript indicating completion of at least 60 semester hours of satisfactory credit (grade 'C' or better) combined from one or more regionally accredited two- or four-year colleges or universities. These qualifications will allow you to substitute teach with a Daily Substitute Permit when a teacher is temporarily unavailable, with a single teaching assignment limited to no more that 90-calendar days.

Ingham ISD's Special Education Classrooms at Heartwood School and Beekman Center

Heartwood School and Beekman Center, part of the Ingham ISD service area, provide specialized education for students ages 3 to 26 with moderate to severe impairments and autism spectrum disorders. Heartwood School is located on the Ingham ISD campus, while Beekman Center is in Lansing, Michigan. Both facilities serve children and adults with these needs. Staff members work with local school districts and families to create individualized programs for students, guided by the IEP process.

Substituting at Heartwood School or Beekman Center can be both challenging and rewarding. Some classrooms may require help with feeding, lifting, changing and toileting students. We are looking for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals to support both of these programs. Optional training sessions are offered quarterly through EduStaff for those interested. If you'd like more details, attending a training session is a great way to learn more before signing up.