Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year - All Schools

Butts County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Butts County Schools in Jackson, Georgia is seeking substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year across all grades and subjects. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and meet the state training requirements.

Eligibility includes a high school diploma or GED, completion of substitute training, and background checks. Training certificates are issued upon completion, with exemptions for valid teaching or paraprofessional certificates.

Qualifications

• Georgia PSC Rule 505-2-.20 governs substitute teaching training requirements.
• A high school diploma or GED is required, with at least four hours of initial substitute teacher training.
• Substitute training through approved agencies (RESA, GA Public School System) is required to be considered.
• Individuals with a valid or expired Georgia teaching or paraprofessional certificate are exempt from training.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teachers must work at least three days per semester to remain on the active substitute list.
• Background checks are completed on all approved substitute teacher applicants.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Substitute training certificate

Job description

Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year - All Schools

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This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5984275

Application Deadline: Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Substitute Teachers

Butts County School System utilizes substitute teachers in all grade levels and subject areas. Substitutes must be at least21 years old.

Minimum Qualifications

Georgia Professional Standards Commission Rule number 505-2-.20 SUBSTITUTE TEACHING governs the training requirements of Substitute Teachers.

As a minimum, each substitute teacher shall hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have participated in at least four (4) hours of initial substitute teacher trainingfrom an approved agency (i.e. RESA, GA Public School System).

Substitute teacher trainings for the Butts County School System are offered by Griffin RESA. Cost includes 3 hour training, materials and Certificate of Completion.To register for sessions, contact Griffin RESA by phone at 770-229-3247, or via email at [e-mail]. Upon completion of approved substitute training, each candidate will receive a certificate. A certificate of completion is required in order TO BE CONSIDERED as a candidate for substitute teacher opportunities with Butts County Schools.

Those individuals who possess a valid or expired Georgia professional teaching certificate or Paraprofessional certificate are exempt from the training requirement.

Application Process

Complete the on-line application

Upload or maila copy of yourteaching or parapro certificate OR

Upload or mail a copy of your officialcollege transcript, high school diploma or GED and Substitute Training Certificate

Applications will be reviewed through AppliTrack and ONLY applicants with a COMPLETE application will be considered. COMPLETE applications include proof of your highest level of education, teaching certificate, paraprofessional certificate or substitute teacher training certificate as applicable. If your application is selected to move forward in the process, you will be notified by Human Resources. Background checksare completed on all approved substitute teacher applicants.

REQUIREMENTS TO REMAIN ON SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST

Substitute Teachers must work at least three (3) days per semester to remain on the active substitute list. Substitute teachers have reasonable assurance to return to work and remain on the substitute list after any break (i.e. summer break) as long as the 3 day requirement has been met.

Substitutes must also complete required subsequent criminal records check.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Caressa Gordon
• 181 N Mulberry St
• Jackson, Georgia 30233-1934
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]