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Substitutes

SUBSTITUTE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PACKET MUST BE RETURNED IN PERSON.  MAIL-IN APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Fully complete the DeKalb County Board of Education substitute packet.
  2. Submit a complete medical section IF applying to substitute for Custodial or CNP Positions. 
  3. Complete the Alabama and Federal Tax Withholding Forms. 
  4. Complete the top half of the I-9 form.  This form must be signed by the applicant.
  5. Attach a copy of the following documents: (1) Driver’s License, (2) Social Security Card, (3) High School Diploma or GED Certificate, (4) Voided Check
  6. Fill out Application for Substitute License and attach a U.S. Postal Money Order or a Cashier’s Check for $38.00 made out to the ALSDE and return with your packet to the payroll department. 
  7. Fingerprints must be done thru Fieldprint. There is an applicant fee of $46.20.  Applicants must schedule an appointment with Fieldprint before visiting a fingerprint location. Fee payment is by debit or credit card only.  No money orders or checks are accepted.