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