Carroll ISD considers substitute teaching an important phase of our total school program. The substitute teacher plays a vital role in upholding the high standards of teachers which we maintain in our school system. Therefore, the presence of the substitute teacher must ensure a continuous program of quality instruction for all children. A substitute teacher is one of the most valuable assets of Carroll ISD. Our faculty could not deliver the level of instruction expected by our community without the help and support of dedicated substitute teachers.

Substitute Teacher/Aide Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED

• Must complete an online application

• Must attend a substitute orientation 
• As per Senate Bill 9, all Substitute Teachers/Aides must be fingerprinted before they start working. Fingerprinting is at the substitute’s expense and the cost is $48.25 for non-certified substitutes and $50.25 for certified substitutes. Further information regarding fingerprinting will be discussed at orientation - please do NOT go get fingerprinted prior to the orientation!  You will not be set up with the correct fingerprints which TEA requires.  

Substitute Teacher/Nurse Hiring Process

1) Complete a Substitute Teacher/Nurse application by the deadline listed below.

2) Register for Orientation by the deadline listed below. 

Online: December 6, 13, 20 / January 10, 17, 24, 31 / February 7, 14, 21, 28

(All substitutes will be processed the Friday of the week)

In-Person: January 9, 23 & February 6 , 20

Time: 10 am to 2 pm

3) Bring the required documents to the selected orientation date:

• Driver’s license
• Social security card or unexpired passport (if you do not have a social security card/passport or it is not in your current name, please visit www.ssa.gov for information on how to obtain a social security card)
  • If you are not a US Citizen, please bring a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or Employment Authorization Card
• Original transcripts with university seal/registrar’s signature and date that your Bachelor’s Degree was conferred (if you have a Bachelor’s Degree). Transcripts for other degrees besides your bachelor’s are not required. Copies of transcripts will not be accepted.
  • OR, you can send transcripts electronically provided they are sent directly from the college/university to Substitute.Teachers@southlakecarroll.edu.  You may also have your unopened, sealed envelope transcripts mailed to the address above, or bring with you to your appointment.
  • If you have transcripts from a foreign country, they must be evaluated by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service prior to submission. Please visit this link for a list of evaluation service providers. 

5) Complete required fingerprinting (cost associated is the responsibility of the applicant ~$50).  **Please do NOT get fingerprinted prior to orientation - if you do not get fingerprinted through TEA requirements, you will need to redo and pay the fee again!**

6) Complete all hiring paperwork electronically. (Nurses will meet with head nurse for a training)

7) Complete FERPA & Sexual Harassment required Region 11 trainings.  Once you are completely processed, an email will be sent to you with information. 

• Substitute Pay