Substitute Teaching

Newton County Schools (NCS) Substitute Teacher Application Process for the 2026-2027 School Year

To join the pool of qualified substitute teachers, you must meet one of the following criteria: 

  1. Hold a current teaching certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GA PSC).
  2. Be eligible for a GA PSC teaching certificate.
  3. Hold a Substitute Teacher certificate of completion from the Griffin RESA Substitute Training Workshop.

If you meet the criteria above, you are exempt from attending Substitute Training. However, you must complete the following steps (steps 2-5 are completed after training):

  1. Online Application: Apply to the “Substitute Teacher Training” job posting.
  2. Required Documents: Submit the necessary "Substitute Required Documents." Visit our website for the full list.
  3. Fingerprinting Appointment: Please email [email protected] with a copy of your valid government-issued ID and your GA PSC certificate number to begin the fingerprinting process. Human Resources will provide the Fingerprinting Authorization Information Form. Once your authorization has been reviewed and approved, you will receive an email from IdentoGO with instructions to register and schedule your fingerprinting appointment. A $53.00 fingerprinting fee must be paid through IdentoGO prior to your appointment.
  4. Long-term Substitute Vacancies: If you have a teaching certificate and are not under contract, contact the Human Resources Department for information on long-term substitute teaching vacancies and eligibility.

If you do not meet the above criteria, follow these steps:

  1. Online Application: Apply to the “Substitute Teacher” job posting.
  2. Training Registration: Register for training via EventBrite if attending NCS training (link sent to all applicants one week prior to training) or register for Griffin RESA's substitute training.
  3. Complete Training: Successfully complete the substitute training workshop (NCS or Griffin RESA).
  4. Transcript Submission: Request and submit an official transcript for the highest level of education completed. Use Parchment Services for secure transcript orders, and have transcripts sent directly to [email protected]. No unofficial transcripts or hand-delivered transcripts will be accepted.
  5. School Observation: Schedule and complete a ½ day - full day school observation and have the principal sign the Observation Form (for Griffin RESA training, pick up the form from HR).
  6. Fingerprinting Appointment: Please email [email protected] with a copy of your valid government-issued ID and your GA PSC certificate number to begin the fingerprinting process. Human Resources will provide the Fingerprinting Authorization Information Form. Once your authorization has been reviewed and approved, you will receive an email from IdentoGO with instructions to register and schedule your fingerprinting appointment. A $53.00 fingerprinting fee must be paid through IdentoGO prior to your appointment.
  7. Payroll Packet: Complete the payroll packet and return the 1/2 day observation form. Bring two forms of ID (acceptable forms: a current Driver’s license OR passport, PLUS a birth certificate OR a social security card).

For more information, please contact: 
[email protected] 

*Retired NCS teachers with a teaching certificate who work in a long-term teaching assignment can earn $165 a day
**Certified teachers who accept a long-term teaching assignment can earn $150
 
Helpful Information:
Substitute Payrates