1. be a certified State of Georgia Educator who already holds a current teaching certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, or
2. be eligible for a State of Georgia Educator teaching certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, or
3. hold a Substitute Teacher certificate of completion from the Griffin RESA Substitute Training Workshop
If you meet the criteria above, you are NOT required to attend Substitute Training; however, you MUST complete the following steps:
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Complete online application: Apply to the “Substitute Teacher Training” job posting
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Provide “Substitute Required Documents”
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Report to Human Resources Department and pick up Substitute Payroll Packet
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Return ALL completed paperwork to the Human Resources Department between 8:30AM and 4:30PM Monday through Thursday
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Complete fingerprinting and background check (bring two forms of ID)
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Acceptable forms of ID include a current Driver’s license OR passport, PLUS one of the following: a birth certificate OR a social security card
Note: If you have a teaching certificate and are not under contract, contact the Human Resources Department to inquire about long-term substitute teaching vacancies and eligibility.
If none of the above applies to you, you will need to complete the following steps:
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Complete online application: Apply to the “Substitute Teacher” job posting
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Provide “Substitute Required Documents”
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Register and successfully complete substitute training workshop (NCS or Griffin RESA)
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Submit a copy of the certificate of completion (Griffin RESA)
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Report to the Human Resources Department and pick up Substitute Payroll Packet
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Return ALL completed paperwork to the Human Resources Department between 8:30AM and 4:30PM Monday through Thursday
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Complete fingerprinting and background check (bring two forms of ID)
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Acceptable forms of ID include a current Driver’s license OR passport, PLUS one of the following: a birth certificate OR a social security card
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Schedule ½ day - full day School Observation and have principal sign Observation Form (form in packet)
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Return School Observation Form to Human Resources
For more information, please contact Mrs. Cauleter Crowder or Ms. Audrey Baptiste. You can contact Mrs. Crowder at 770-787-1330, extension 1107, or via email at crowder.cauleter@newton.k12.ga.us. You can contact Ms. Baptiste at 770-787-1330, extension 1314, or via email at teachnewton@newton.k12.ga.us.