To substitute for positions within Spartanburg School District Seven on an as needed basis.

Thank you for your interest in serving as a substitute teacher in Spartanburg School District Seven. Several documents must be completed and you must attend a required training session in order to be added to the substitute teacher list. A South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) criminal history report is required for every prospective employee of Spartanburg School District Seven. The Human Resources Department obtains the SLED report.

Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Teaching

• 2 years of college or 60 credit hours preferred
• Required training session
• Retired District 7 certified teachers are exempt from training except for annual training required by all staff

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain proper supervision at all times
• Perform duties outlined by the teacher.
• Provide appropriate instructional and learning strategies to support student learning needs.
• Follow district and school rules, policies and procedures.
• Enforce the behavior code in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Communicate effectively, accurately, and clearly.
• Communicate with the building administrators of any necessary questions and concerns.
• Be a positive role model for students.

Please submit the following information to the District office once you have complete the application via www.spartanburg7.org. Also, your application will be processed when we are in receipt of the items listed below:

1. Completed Application via Spartanburg School District 7 website at www.spartanburg7.org.

2. A tuberculin skin test that has been completed within the last year.
3. Copies of transcripts verifying your educational background.
4. Two (2)references that are familiar with your work performance. You MUST provide emails for your references via the application process.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OVER 60 DAYS WILL BE DELETED.

Complete the employment section of the application with accurate contact information. Telephone reference checks to a professional associate(s) will be conducted.

Rate and Method of Payment
Teacher Substitutes: $125.00/day
Teacher Assistant Substitutes: $90.00/day
Substitute Nurse: $125.00/day

Substitute teachers are not paid during the month they work; they are paid the subsequent month.
Payroll is on the 23rd of the month but if the 23rd falls on a Saturday or Sunday, you will be paid the prior Friday. Example: If you substitute in the month of September, you will be paid on October 23rd. If you work in the month of October, you will be paid November 23rd. The substitute pay period is the first day of the month to the last. Paychecks are mailed to the address on your application. Please contact Mrs. Charlene Doctor or Essie Heitz at 864-594-4400 if you have any questions regarding substitute teaching or if your phone number/address has changed.

Spartanburg County School District No. 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the employment provision (Title I) of the American With Disabilities Act of 1990. EOE Spartanburg School District 7 does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any sexual or gender based harassment is encouraged to be reported to Spartanburg District 7, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Dr. Kira L. Reaves, 864-594-4400, klreaves@spart7.org.