2024/2025 District Wide Substitute Teacher

Only complete this application if you are desiring to work at any schools in the district

BEFORE consideration can be given for this position, a TBI/FBI Fingerprint background check must be done. 

(SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SCHEDULE below)

There is a one time (non-refundable) fee of $37.15.

 Substitute Teachers at the District Wide Level will be considered for work at all eight (8) schools in the district.  This will include Elementary, Middle Grades, and High School level classes. 

Substitute teachers are extremely important to the district's success in our student's continued education.  Applicants should possess a minimum High School diploma or GED, successfully pass a TBI/FBI Fingerprint background check, pass a Child & Protective Services (CPS) background check, complete an initial physical examination and be available to work on short notice if needed.

All candidates must submit an online application, provide proof of highest level of education and two (2) Professional references with email address. 

 You must EMAIL HR@k12.lced.net that you have scheduled your background check.  

Once the results are received by the Human Resource Department, an email will be sent to the applicant to schedule an appointment to begin the hiring process.

At the end of the school year, all active substitutes are required to submit an "Intent to Return" form to remain on the substitute list for the upcoming school year.  This form must be received in the Human Resources Office by June 30th.

Failure to submit the "Intent to Return" will result in removal from the active substitute list and will require you to complete the process again.

Background Check Instructions:

All fingerprint background checks for Lauderdale County School System are processed through L-1 Enrollment Services.  This background check cost $37.15.  This will enable the Department of Education to receive the results of the background check in a timely manner.

Register by calling (855) 226-2937, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or go to www.L1enrollment.com, click on the Tennessee Map and enter the information requested.  Once registered you will receive a registration confirmation number.

The information in bold print below applies only to Lauderdale County Schools.

Agency Information - State Schools                           ORI number - TN930720Z

• You must take a MONEY ORDER or use a CREDIT CARD for the fees.  The money order should be made out to L-1 Enrollment Services.

• Proceed to fingerprint location of your choice at your scheduled appointment time.  You must be registered and have made arrangements for payment.

LOCATIONS:

          UPS Store #5973                                                        Children & Family Services, Inc.

          710 Hwy 51 By-pass West                                            412 Alston Street

          Dyersburg, TN 38024                                                   Covington, TN 38019

          Mr. Cash Pawn Shop                                                     Range USA

          7740 Highway 64                                                         2770 Whitten Road

          Oakland, TN 38060                                                      Memphis, TN 38133

          UPS Store #4691

          2158 B North Highland Avenue

          Jackson, TN 38305                                                                

Other locations are available when you register online 

• At the fingerprint service site, the applicant must provide a valid State or Federal Government issued identification (driver's license, birth certificate or social security card) and a set of fingerprints will be taken.

• Fingerprints will be electronically forwarded to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) and all results of the fingerprint background check will be provided to the Board of Education. 

Salary : $60