SUBSTITUTE TEACHER INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying as a substitute teacher for Dallas County Schools, complete the Alabama Department of Education’s Teach in Alabama website and apply for the Substitute Teacher job posting. Substitute applications will be reviewed periodically based on need. If you are selected, you will be contacted by an HR representative and instructed to complete a DCS Substitute Employment Packet. The following are minimal requirements throughout the application process:
- Alabama State Department of Education online application with three current references
- Valid Alabama professional educator certificate or substitute teacher license
- Copy of driver's license and social security card
- A minimum of two years of college coursework
- ABI/FBI background clearance through Gemalto (HR will provide additional instructions on how to complete this task)
If you do not have a current Alabama teaching certificate or substitute license, you will be required to apply for a substitute license. DCS representatives will help you through this process, which typically takes two to four weeks. The initial cost to become a substitute teacher is approximately $75.00 (these costs are for the Alabama Substitute license and the Background clearance).
To apply for a substitute license through the ALSDE please complete the steps at the link below.
https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FORM-SUB.pdf
If you wish to check the status of your substitute license, go to the ALSDE Public Portal site.
The current substitute teacher pay rate is:
$75/Day - Valid Substitute Teacher's License or Alabama Professional Educator Certificate required
If you have any questions regarding substitute teaching with DCS, please call 334-876-4479 and ask for the HR representative who manages substitute teachers.
SUBSTITUTE NURSE INFORMATION
Applicants interested in applying for a substitute nurse position should email the DCS District Nurse Pamela Byrd at pbyrd@dallask12.org .
Minimal requirements include the following:
- Current Alabama Nursing License
- Copy of driver’s license and social security card
- College transcripts
- Background clearance through Gemalto
- Alabama State Department of Education online application
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience; pediatrics preferred
TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTE INFORMATION
If you are interested in becoming a substitute bus driver or bus aide, please contact the DCS Transportation department at 334-875-3440.
CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM SUBSTITUTE
f you are interested in applying as a CNP substitute for Dallas County Schools, complete the Alabama Department of Education’s Teach in Alabama website and apply for the CNP Substitute job posting. Substitute applications will be reviewed periodically based on need. If you are selected, you will be contacted by an HR representative and instructed to complete a DCS Substitute Employment Packet. The following are minimal requirements throughout the application process:
- Alabama State Department of Education online application with three current references
- Copy of driver's license and social security card
- ABI/FBI background clearance through Gemalto (HR will provide additional instructions on how to complete this task)