Substitutes

Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute teacher with Wilson County Schools! Wilson County Schools will process and hire new substitute teachers on as needed basis between September and March of each school year. Below you will find details on how to apply, required documents, training, and frequently asked questions.

To view available job vacancies or apply for a substitute position:
➡ Wilson County Schools Job Board.

Application Requirements for New Substitute Teachers:

• Complete the Online Application through the Wilson County Schools Job Board (Schoolspring).
• Submit an official degree-dated transcript (high school or college) to the Human Resource Services Department.
• Provide consent for criminal background check. * Preschool Substitute applicants must also consent to fingerprinting. 
• Submit a completed Health Assessment and tb skin test.

Approval and Hiring Process:

• Once the application and all documentation is complete, substitute names will be submitted to the Board of Education for approval.
• After the monthly Board meeting, and once you are approved, HR will contact you with details about the required training and onboarding to finalize the hiring process.
• After training is completed and confirmed, you will be eligible to begin substituting

Pay Rates

• Non-Certified Substitute Teacher: $100 per day
• Certified Substitute Teacher: $140 per day

Must provide a copy of your current North Carolina teaching license.

Important Notice

• All substitutes must be reapproved by the Board of Education at the start of each school year.

• You will not be able to accept jobs for the school year until:
  • You have returned your Intent to Substitute form(expect to receive and return this in May/June each year).
  • Completed mandatory yearly training. Training dates are announced late May each year and will be offered during the summer, substitutes unavailable to attend the required training will need to contact WCS Director of Benefits and Classified Personnel to arrange an alternate date if available.
  • Be reapproved by the Board of Education.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Delivering lesson plans left by the teacher
• Managing classroom behavior
• Supervising students during instruction and activities
• Grading assignments (if requested)
• Reporting attendance and classroom incidents