Human Resources / Substitute Teaching

*Applications for Substitute Teacher positions for the 2025-2026 school year will open on July 10, 2025.*

As a substitute teacher for the Paulding County School District, you are a vital and valuable part of our educational team. We deeply appreciate your willingness to serve our students, staff, and schools in this important role. Your contribution helps ensure a seamless learning experience when teachers and Paraprofessionals are unavailable, your flexibility and dedication make a significant impact on the success of our educational programs.

How to become a Substitute Teacher
*Applications for Substitute Teacher positions for the 2025-2026 school year will open on July 10, 2025.*

Requirements to become a Substitute Teacher with Paulding County School District
1. Employment Application
  - Apply for the Substitute Teacher position by completing an employment application on our website. You will need to provide three professional references.
  - Please answer the Background Information section thoroughly. If you answer Yes to one of the questions, please explain in detail.
2. High School Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts
  - Please upload a copy of your transcript or diploma with your employment application.
3. RESA Substitute Teacher Training
  - To register for the RESA Substitute Teacher Training, please visit the Northwest RESA website for available dates/times. There is a $50 cost for the RESA training.
  - Payment and scheduling are handled directly through RESA.
  - If you have a teaching certificate or Paraprofessional license issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, you will not need to take the RESA course.
To submit your application, you must have attached your High School Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts and your RESA Substitute Teacher Training Certificate or GaPSC Teaching Certificate/Paraprofessional License.

Please verify that you have entered the correct email addresses for your references. Once you click submit, your references will receive a reference request electronically.

Applications are eligible for review once you have submitted your completed application, and all three reference surveys are returned.

Once an application has been reviewed, the applicant will receive a status update via email through Applicant Tracking. Applicants can also log in and check the status of their application.

Due to the high volume of applications, individual application status updates will not be given by phone or email.

Please note that upon review, not every applicant will be selected. If selected, the applicant will be notified to complete the steps below:
- Complete New Hire Paperwork Online
  - An email will be sent to you with instructions for completing onboarding paperwork once the requirements above are met.
- Criminal Background Check
  - Fingerprinting will be conducted at the Board of Education's Central Office. The District covers the fingerprinting cost.
  - Instructions for fingerprinting will be included in your new hire onboarding paperwork email.
  - Please do not show up without registering for a fingerprinting appointment.
- Attend a Substitute Teacher Orientation
  - Once you meet the requirements listed above, you will receive an invitation with instructions for the Substitute Teacher Orientation.
*Substitute Daily Rate of Pay: $150

Supply Teaching
Requirements To Become a Supply Teacher with Paulding County School District
A Supply Teacher is a long-term substitute teacher hired by a principal for an individual school.
All qualifying Supply Teachers will be placed on the Supply Teacher list.

**Supply Daily Rate of Pay: $200

For questions, please email HumanResources@paulding.k12.ga.us
Current Substitute Teachers

How to become a Substitute Teacher

Current Substitute Teachers