Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute with Pitt County Schools. Substitutes
provide a valuable service to our students and schools. Substitutes are employed on an as-needed
basis and may decide when and where they would like to work. This works well for people who
are pursuing a degree in education, parents with children in school, retirees or anyone looking for
flexible employment.
Minimum Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED
Reliable Transportation
Minimum Job Requirements
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Be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the substitute assignment
Assure the health, welfare and safety of all students
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and school
property
Steps to becoming a Substitute
1. Complete the employment application. If you have a current-active application on file with Pitt
County Schools you may have it cross-referenced for substituting by contacting the Substitute
Office (252)830-4282.
2. Submit an official transcript (for substitute teaching) of your highest education degree. Thirtytwo (32) semester hours of college credit is required.
3. You will need to submit a minimum of two (2) references forms from someone that has
previously supervised you attesting to your personal and professional qualities. (References from
relatives, friends, and co-workers are not acceptable). Reference forms may be mailed to:
Pitt County Schools
Human Resources
1717 West Fifth Street
Greenville, NC 27834
4. If you have been employed by Pitt County Schools less than two years ago, items 2 & 3 may be
omitted.
2012-2013 Substitute Pay Scale
Certified Substitute Teacher (copy of active NC Teaching License) $91.00
Non Certified Substitute Teacher
$70.00
per
per
day
day
Substitute Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Children ONLY)
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Child Nutritionist
Substitute Bus Driver
Substitute Safety Assistant
per
per
per
per
per
hour
hour
hour
hour
hour
$ 8.75
$ 8.75
$ 8.75
$12.28
$11.00
Once Your Application is Complete:
1. The applicant is invited by email to a New Substitute Orientation and sent a new hire
packet to include I-9, tax forms criminal history authorization release, etc.
2. After the New Substitute Orientation complete applications are reviewed, confidential
reference checks and criminal background checks and drug screenings are conducted on
applicants.
3. Upon approval of application, completion of orientation, submission of all preemployment forms:
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the new substitute teacher/teacher assistant will be keyed into AESOP (Automatic
Employee Substitute Operator). Upon receiving log in credentials the new
substitute teacher may begin substitute teaching.
the new substitute non teacher will be placed on a calling list distributed to all
administrators, secretaries, management/supervisors(child nutrition, custodian,
bus drivers, and safety assistants). Upon being placed on this list the new
substitute may begin accepting assignments.