The Bartow County School System is currently taking applications for individuals wishing to become a substitute for the 2023- 2024 school year.  

If you are interested in being a substitute – See instructions for signing up below:

We have an open invitation each Tuesday morning AT 8:30 a.m. for applications and background checks to be eligible to sub for our school system. 

Our address is:  65 Gilreath Road, Cartersville 30121.

Please apply online here, but there is additional paperwork to be completed, as well as turning in the documentation below.

 PLEASE NOTE:

• You must be 21 years old. 

• For classroom substitutes ONLY – you will be required to complete the online training course – http://appgarden1.app-garden.com/subtraining/bartowga.pdf prior to filling out an application.  If you are retired GA educator, you are exempt from taking this course.

• You must have the following documentation with you when you arrive: 

• Drivers’ License

• Social Security Card, Birth Certificate or Passport

• Substitute Teacher Training Certificate

• Copy of Teaching Certificate (if you are a certified teacher)

• Copy of highest diploma/transcripts (High School or College) or GED

• NOTE: The cost of processing fingerprints is $52.00 MONEY ORDER (no cash or personal checks) Make payable to the BCBOE 

• Voided Check OR Direct Deposit letter from bank for payroll direct deposit 

 

Teacher Substitutes: $85/day for those applicants with a high school diploma/GED
                               $100/day for those with a 4 year college degree or higher
Paraprofessional Substitutes:  $85/day, regardless of teacher sub rate

Nurse Substitutes:  $14/hour

Food Service Substitutes:  $10/hour 

 

If you have any questions about our substitute application process, please email Jennifer Kastensmidt at Jennifer.kastensmidt@bartow.k12.ga.us