On-line Application.  An application MUST be completed for new substitutes coming into the district. Click here to start your application.  (NOTE:  you must have an email address for confirmation that your application was received.  Applications must be complete or they will not be accepted.)

An official transcript (sealed) or an E-Script sent to daphine.morris@docoschools.org.  Upload your official transcript to your application. Applicants MUST have at least 45 acceptable college credit hours.

Proof of SWRESA substitute training is required.  Upload your SWRESA substitute training certificate to your application. Your certificate is current for five (5) years.  For those applicants whose RESA certificate has expired, Click here for information on registering and obtaining substitute teacher training from the Southwest Georgia RESA. NOTE: All training is virtual. The cost of the class is $35.00. 

NOTE:

Retired teachers whose certification is current do not have to complete this training.  If a teacher is no longer certified, you MUST complete the training.  

Fingerprinting is required for all new applicants and former substitutes who have not been fingerprinted in the last five (5) years.  The cost of fingerprinting is $52.90 (cashier's check or money order payable to DCSSPD) or pay online through School Bucks. Fingerprinting is completed Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m - 12:00. An appointment for your fingerprinting with DCSSPD is not necessary. Submit the completed HRS-F024 and payment to the DCSSPD located at 601 Flint. Click here to complete the HRS-F024.

All returning substitutes who do not require fingerprinting (see item #4) are required to have a background check ANNUALLY. Submit the completed HRS-F013 form to the Human Resources Office at 200 Pine Avenue, . Click here to complete the HRS-F013. For security reasons, do not email this form to the Human Resources Office.