"Building a Foundation for Lifelong Learning"
TO PROSPECTIVE SUBSTITUTES:
The Board of Education appreciates your interest in serving as a substitute in the Cecil County Public Schools. As a substitute, you will be replacing a permanent employee on a daily, on-call basis.
(Please read the information below about substituting and fingerprinting. The items highlighted in blue are links that will provide additional information.)
HOW DO I BECOME A SUBSTITUTE?
To become a Substitute you must follow these steps:
- Be at least 18 years of age to substitute in elementary or middle school and 21 years of age to substitute in high school.
- Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Decide what type of substitute you want to become. You can be a substitute in a variety of areas, depending upon your qualifications. To become a substitute teacher or paraprofessional you MUST attend a one-day orientation class. You can call Human Resources to register for the next available class.
- Call Human Resources at (410) 996-5432 or (410) 996-5555 to schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted for a criminal background investigation. There is a charge of $61.25 that is reimbursed to you after you have worked fifteen (15) times within one year of your fingerprint appointment. You will receive a reimbursement form with your receipt attached at the time of your appointment. You MUST turn in both forms to be reimbursed for this fee!
- *You do NOT need to attend the substitute orientation class if you hold a standard teaching certificate from any state and have been in the classroom wtihin the last five years OR you hold a Bachelor's or higher in education and have completed the student teaching requirements within the last five years.
What should I bring when I come for my fingerprint appointment?
The day of your appointment you will need to bring:
- Payment for your fingerprint fee in the form of; Check, Cash, MasterCard, Visa or Money Order. (We do not accept Discover or American Express)
- A valid Driver's License.
- A completed substitute information packet if you are NOT attending the orientation class. If you ARE attending the orientation class, please keep your substitute packet and hand it in the day of the class.
- Fingerprinting is done at our Central Office location: 201 Booth Street, Elkton, MD 21921. Your picture will be taken this day for an identification badge, please come prepared.
What should I bring when I come to the class?
The day of the orientation class you will need to bring:
- A completed substitute information packet along with a voided check for direct deposit.
- Your driver's license and one of the following; original social security card, birth certificate or a passport for the Federal I-9 verification form.
- A copy of your transcripts or degree if you hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
*If you have been fingerprinted, submitted your payment for your fingerprints and have turned in your COMPLETED substitute information packet; your identification badge and number will be given to you at the end of the class. PLEASE ALLOW ONE WEEK before you try to access the calling system.
What is the substitute pay rate?
| Substitute Teacher (Degree) | $89.29 per day |
|---|---|
| Substitute Teacher (Non-Degree) | $75.73 per day |
| Substitute Nurse | $103.99 per day |
| Substitute Paraprofessional | $9.79 per hour |
| Substitute Custodian | $14.03 per hour |
| Substitute Food Services | $11.28 per hour |
When is the next available substitute class?
Below is a list of the substitute classes available for the 2008-09 school year. You MUST call to register for the orientation class, we can not accept walkin-ins due to limited space. Names will be taken beginning the first week of the month prior to the class. (example: The class date is August 6, we will begin taking names the first week in September). By clicking on the location address, you will be redirected to a page where you can obtain driving directions from your address.
| Class Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2008 | 9am - 3pm | Elkton High School Auditorium 110 James Street, Elkton, MD 21921 |
| October 28, 2008 | 9am - 3pm | 801 Elkton Blvd., Elkton, MD 21921 |
| January 6, 2009 | 9am - 3pm | 801 Elkton Blvd., Elkton, MD 21921 |
| March 23, 2009 | 9am - 3pm | 801 Elkton Blvd., Elkton, MD 21921 |
Links of interest:
What type of substitute can I be?
Driving Directions to 201 Booth Street
Driving Directions to 801 Elkton Blvd
We hope this page has been helpful to you in understanding how to become a substitute - The Human Resources Team