Substitute Teaching
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Rockdale County Public Schools is always looking for great talent to add to our substitute teaching pool. These are great opportunities to make a difference by providing our students with high-quality learning experiences every day – in every school – in every subject area
As a reminder, substitute teaching positions are available on a temporary, as-needed basis. These positions come without benefits or the ability to draw unemployment. You are not guaranteed any specific number of days of employment.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants interested in becoming a substitute teacher must complete the online application for the substitute teacher pool. You will only be able to submit an application if the pool is open. Although certified teachers are desired, the minimum requirement to apply will be to hold an associates degree or the equivalent of (60 credit hours) of college or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
STEP 1– Log into the RCPS Recruiting and Hiring Tool Frontline (CLICK HERE)
STEP 2 – If the substitute teacher position pool is open, start an application for employment.
STEP 3 – Apply for the Substitute teacher pool, complete application and attach the following documents:
• Current Resume.
• Official college transcripts sent via eScript or mailed directly to Human Resources from the College/University attended. All foreign transcripts must be equivocated through an approved agency. See Evaluation of Credentials. Securely order your transcripts using Parchment Services (CLICK HERE) ATTN: Rockdale Public Schools Human Resources - [email protected].
• Substitute Training Certificate/Diploma: You can receive a Substitute Training Certificate/Diploma online through STEDI.org (with a score of 85% or higher) or through a Substitute Teacher Training Program that must be approved by RCPS. (For the STEDI.org Option A program CLICK HERE.)
• Teaching Certificate, (if applicable):
If you are unable to attach the documents in the Recruiting and Hiring Tool, please scan and email to the Human Resources Department, attention Tami Grier, at [email protected] or mail to 960 Pine Street Conyers, GA 30012. PLEASE NOTE: If you have a valid teaching certificate, you are not required to take the online Substitute Teacher Training.
STEP 4 – Three (3) electronic reference forms must be submitted. One reference must be from a current or former supervisor. References will be verified. An application will be considered only if a minimum of three references are on file. (Additional references may be required.)
** Applications without all necessary information (as shown above) will not be reviewed and considered incomplete. **
All applications will be reviewed, and if you are selected as a candidate to be included in the substitute pool, you will be contacted by the Human Resources Department for a background screening. If the background screening is conducted in our office, the fee is $51.50 and must be paid by Money Order or Cashiers Check ONLY. Cash/credit cards are NOT accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all applications will be selected for hire.
Substitute teaching positions are available on a temporary, as-needed basis. These positions come without benefits or the ability to draw unemployment. You are not guaranteed any specific number of days of employment. Substitute teachers are only needed for assignments while school is in session.
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