Minimum criteria for becoming a substitute teacher:

• 60 college credit hours or higher from an accredited college/university recognized by the US Department of Education
• The ability to pass a background and fingerprint check
• Ability to read and write in English
• Favorable results on criminal background checks
• Completion of an informational session on substitute teaching to be conducted on the day of your interview
• Successful completion of a behavioral interview
• Completion of the mandatory employment orientation for substitute teaching
• Accept direct deposit or  payroll check
• Flexible schedule to work same day assignment
• Completion of drug screening

To complete the application and hiring process you will need to:

• Provide two Government IDs that show you are eligible to work in the United States. One must be a picture ID.
• Submit an official college transcript reflecting your highest degree completed from an accredited college/university.
• Please provide two professional letters of reference.
• Be prepared to be fingerprinted for Duval County Public Schools. The cost for fingerprinting is $72.50, at the applicant’s expense.
• Attend an Informational Meeting and an Orientation session at SOC office. Business attire required for both.
• Please bring with you a printout on bank letterhead that shows the following: name(s) on the bank account; account type, bank routing number, account number. This information is required to submit with our Direct Deposit form for payroll purposes.
• You will be interviewed after you complete your application.

Benefits including:

• Pick your own schools and schedule!
• Flexibility and pre-planning capabilities when accepting and choosing substitute teacher assignments
• Bi-Weekly pay directly deposited into your bank account