The Newton County School System (NCSS) will offer FREE substitute teacher training
sessions. Sessions will be held via Zoom from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. In addition,
NCSS will continue to accept candidates who complete training through Griffin Regional
Educational Service Agency (RESA), located in Griffin, Georgia. Those interested in attending
the Griffin RESA training session must call 770-229-3247 to register and pay a $40.00 registration fee.
Candidates interested in substitute teaching in Newton County, who do not hold a Georgia
teaching certificate or are not eligible for a Georgia teaching certificate, must attend either
the NCSS OR Griffin RESA training session (only one is required). Upon successful completion of the training session, candidates will receive a certificate of completion. The certificate of completion is required for NCSS to add candidates to the substitute teacher roster.
NCSS 2022-2023 Substitute Teacher Training Dates:
- July 25, 2022
- August 22, 2022
- September 26, 2022
- October 17, 2022
- November 28, 2022
- January 23, 2023
- February 27, 2023
- March 27. 2023
All training will be conducted via Zoom from 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and registration is required. Applicants will receive a Zoom link to attend the training session after completing the online application.
Note: If you have a teaching certificate and are not under contract, contact the Human Resources Department to inquire about long-term substitute teaching vacancies and eligibility. You are NOT required to complete the substitute teacher training workshop.