Human Resources 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 
APPLICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS  

All substitute teacher applicants who have completed the necessary requirements are reviewed, appropriately selected and recommended to the Board of Education for approval. 

All of the information below must be completed and sent to the Human Resources Department for approval.  
(Employment contingent upon final approval by the Superintendent, Board of Education, and Homeland Security.)

1. Completed Authorization for Release of Information form. (Chapman form)
   
   

2. Proof of education. (HS diploma, copy of degree, transcripts.)
   
   

3. Effective Teacher Training certificate or copy of teaching license.
   (Effective Teacher Training is required unless you have either a teaching license
   or education courses.)
   Effective Teacher Training is offered at Cape Fear Community College.
   For information on this course contact Beverly Smalls, 362-7199 or bsmalls@cfcc.edu.
   
   

4. Three supervisory references – The supervisory references should be completed from persons who have first hand knowledge of applicant's qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to furnish the reference forms to the appropriate individuals.
   
   

5. Create an on-line Substitute Teacher Application. 
   Go to http://schooljobs.dpi.state.nc.us/ to complete this application. This step should be completed first before any paperwork is submitted.
   
   

6. Principal interviews-One principal interview must be completed for each level at which the applicant wishes to substitute (elementary school level, middle school level, high school level). The applicant should contact the school(s) of choice to schedule a substitute interview. 
   **Please complete this step last (after your online substitute application has been completed and all paperwork has been submitted).
   
   

Forms to download

• Chapman form

• New Hanover County Reference form (3 required)

• Principal Interview form (one for each level)

Mail all required information to...    
    New Hanover County Schools
    Attention: Substitute Office
    6410 Carolina Beach Road
    Wilmington, NC 28412

Salary Rates:

$90.00 - The daily rate for a substitute who has held or now holds a teaching certificate. A person who has a certificate pending does not hold a certificate until it is issued.
$82.00 - The daily rate for a substitute that has completed the Effective Teacher Training Program as evidenced by an “award of completion”.
$69.00 - Daily rate for any substitute working for a teacher assistant (certified or not).

Please contact Human Resources at 910-254-4345 if you have any questions.

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