Instructions
for Becoming a Substitute Teacher:
We are
delighted that you may be interested in applying for a Substitute Teacher
position with Leon County Schools. The information listed below will assist you,
if you decide to pursue substitute teaching.
The
educational requirement to be a Substitute Teacher in Leon County Schools is 60
hours of college credit (AA/AS degree equivalency).
In addition
to the above criteria, the following procedures must be fulfilled to be become a
Substitute Teacher.
- Complete a Paperless Applicant
Tracking System (PATS) Application at https://pats.leon.k12.fl.us/
- Apply for the Substitute Teacher
Job Posting in PATS
- Return a completed Leon County
Schools Substitute Teacher Packet. Hard copies are
available at the District office at 2757 West Pensacola Street.
- Submit at least one (1) Employment Reference
Form via eReference
- Submit OFFICIAL transcript(s) in
the sealed envelope issued by the college or university
6. Present original Drivers License and
Social Security card.
- Be fingerprinted and cleared, prior to attending training.
- Attend Substitute Teacher
training and complete all class requirements.
·
5
hours for applicants with a conferred degree majoring in Education and a completed
student internship; or verified professional teaching experience
·
20
hours for all other applicants
All of the
above requirements must be completed, before a Substitute Teacher Certificate is
approved and issued.
Substitute
Questions (link to
substitutes@mail.leon.k12.fl.us)