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Substitute Application Requirements

Charles County Public Schools accepts applications for substitutes on a year-round basis.  If you are interested in Substitute Teaching and meet the minimum requirements listed below, please complete the online application process as outlined below.  If you have questions, please call the Substitute Office at 301-934-7233 or email at Substitute Information.

Substitute Rates of Pay (as of 8/09):

Teachers (daily rates)

 

Non-degreed - $68; Bachelor's Degree - $89

(There is no rate differentiation for Associates’ Degrees)

Long-term Sub (degreed)

 

$130 (16 - 59 days);

On teacher scale with max of $29/hour (60 or more days)

 

 

 

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for Substitute Teaching in Charles County Public Schools:

·         At least 18 years of age; (candidates must be out of High School for at least 2 years in order to substitute at Middle and High Schools)

·         High School graduate or obtained GED certificate (need to provide proof of graduation)

Online Application Process

1.      Complete the Online Application form found at Online Application. Paper applications are not accepted.

2.      On the “Applicant Preference” tab, indicate your preference for “Substitute” work.

3.      On the “Insert” tab, print out THREE copies of the “Support Personnel Reference” form.  Print and sign your name on this form and give it to three DIFFERENT people that will be providing a professional or personal reference for you.  (References cannot come from family members.)

4.      Each reference should complete the “Evaluator Instructions” section and Page 2 of the reference form and submit it by mail to 5980 Radio Station Rd , La Plata , MD 20646 or by fax on 301-934-7235.

Hiring Process

Once your completed application and all three references have been received, a Human Resources representative will contact you to schedule an orientation class.  All substitutes must complete the 3-hour orientation course.  Fingerprinting as well as other paperwork is completed during the orientation class.  There is no cost to the substitute for fingerprint processing.  There is no compensation for attending the orientation class. 

If you have any questions about the application submission process, the hiring process or would like to determine the status of your application, please contact the Substitute Office at 301.934-7233 during office hours (see below).

Required Documents for Orientation

 

All of the following are required for submission at the time of orientation.  Please be prepared to bring this documentation with you when you are scheduled for orientation.  Failure to provide appropriate documentation at orientation may delay your opportunity to work.  For questions about documentation, please contact an Human Resources representative in the Substitute Office.

·         Copy of High School Diploma or High School Transcripts

·         GED Certificate (if applicable)

·         Original College Transcripts (Proof of 4-year Bachelor’s Degree required to receive higher daily substitute rate.)

·         Appropriate Employment Eligibility Verification documentation:  Check Page 3 for acceptable documents at this site: www.formi9.com/i-9.pdf.

 

Substitute Office

Phone number: 301.934-7233            Email:  Substitute Information

 

Office Hours: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM EST (June 18 thru 2nd Week in August)

                        8:30 AM to 4:00 pm EST      (During Normal School Year)