"There's no substitute for a GREAT substitute teacher!"

Dare County Schools is always seeking interested individuals to become substitute teachers in the district.  A qualified substitute teacher is vital to continuing student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.  

To be eligible, you must:

• Hold a CURRENT teaching license, OR
• Hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent AND 
• Be at least two years beyond high school graduation, and
• Successfully completed the required substitute teacher training requirements.

Current Teaching License Applicants

If you hold a current teaching license from any state, applicants must:

1. Complete the online application through TalentEd,  including three professional references and the following documents uploaded to “Additional Documents” in TalentEd:
   • A copy of your most recent teaching license
   • Authorization for background check form (linked below)

All Other Applicants 

If you do not hold a current teaching license from any state, applicants must:

1. Successfully completed the online Effective Substitute Teacher Training course through APP Garden.  Use this website to find directions to access and pay for this online course ($29) bit.ly/DCSAppGardenDirections. Once registered, the course can be accessed directly by going to  bit.ly/DareSubTraining 
2. Complete the online application through TalentEd,  including three professional references and the following documents uploaded to “Additional Documents” in TalentEd:
   • A copy of your certificate of completion of the Effective Substitute Teacher Training course, and
   • Authorization for background check form (linked below)