How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Cobb County, GA

Substitute teachers work as much or as little as they like.

Substitute teaching jobs offer a flexible schedule that appeals to those looking for part-time work, retirees seeking extra income, and parents who want to be home in the afternoons with their children. Cobb County, Georgia, School District employs substitute teachers at all grade levels. You can apply to be a substitute teacher in Cobb County and if your application is accepted, you'll be added to the list of subs for teachers to access. In 2011, substitute teachers in Cobb County earned $69 for each full day of teaching.

Things You'll Need

• Contact information for past employers
• Three professional references

Instructions

1. Log on to the Cobb County School District website and click on the link for CCSD Employment. Click on Substitute Teacher.

2. Verify that the school district has openings for substitute teachers. Periodically, Cobb County stops taking applications for new substitute teachers. If openings are available, write down the posting number of the position for which you're applying.

3. Complete the online application for a substitute teacher. Provide information about your past or current employment, including the name, address and phone number of your supervisors in these positions.

4. List three references from previous jobs. One of these references must be your most recent principal or supervisor. You'll need to provide the email contact information for each reference.

Tips & Warnings

• You do not have to be a certified teacher to work as a substitute in Cobb County, but if you are not a certified teacher you must attend an orientation before you can begin work.

References

• Cobb County School District: CCSD Employment --- Substitute Teacher Information
• Cobb County School District: How to Apply --- Substitute Teacher Application for First Time Users
• Cobb County School District: Sub Finder/Web Connect Frequently Asked Questions