The responsibility of a substitute teacher or paraprofessional is to provide continuity to the educational program during the absence of the regular classroom staff member. On occasion we will hire substitutes in other areas such as School Nutrition, Transportation, Maintenance, Clerical, or other areas. The successful substitute must sincerely like children and be patient, creative, and determined.
Completion of our requirements does not guarantee being approved as a substitute. Those of competent and good moral character, holding a teaching license or with experience in teaching will be given preference.
Substitute Training and Guidelines
All substitutes are required to do the following:
- Submit an Online Application for the Substitute position.
- Have an up-to-date tuberculosis (TB) test completed with results from your doctor or Health Department. Our Physician’s Certificate Form may be used if your health care provider does not have an existing form.
- Read the Substitute Handbook and sign the receipt.
Once all the above is complete, call Kathy McCoun at 804-469-4190 to schedule an appointment. Applicants may complete the required paperwork prior to orientation and bring the following documents:
- Driver’s License/State ID
- Social Security Card or other valid forms of identity to work in the United States
- TB test results from doctor or Health Department
- Voided check (for payroll purposes)
Dinwiddie County Public Schools Human Resources Department provides substitute classes on a regular basis for instructional positions. Applicants are scheduled for a substitute class once the required documentation is provided. We cover the cost of the background checks. Candidates selected for substituting will be notified once all information has been received. We have the right to delay a start date if results are pending.
Non-Teaching Substitute Roles
The substitute process for positions other than a substitute teacher or paraprofessional require all of the above steps.
Substitute rate information is as follows:
| Position | Rate |
| Teacher (with high school diploma) | $90.00/day |
| Teacher (with 2 years college) | $90.00/day |
| Teacher (with 4 year degree) | $95.00/day |
| Long-Term Teacher (with an active teaching license) Long-Term Teacher (with a 4 year degree) |
$175.00/day $150.00/day |
| Long-Term Teacher (without a 4 year degree) | $142.00/day |
| Paraprofessional (Long term rates do not apply for paraprofessionals) |
$90.00/day (with high school diploma) $95.00/day (with 4 year degree) |
| Clerical 8 Hour Position | $96.00 per day |
| Nurse (LPN or RN) – Daily & Long-Term | $150.00/day |
| Custodian | $12.00 per hour |
| Bus Driver | $13.00 per hour |
| Bus Aide | $12.00 per hour |
| Cafeteria Worker | $12.00 per hour |