You Can Succeed as a substitute teacher if you are at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma and one of the following applies to you:

Completion of the effective teacher training course or substitute 101
Teacher with an expired license who has completed online training course
An education major student that is currently enrolled in a accredited 4 year program (college transcript required and a reference from academic advisor) (no online training required)
Teacher with current teaching license (not required to take online training courses)
Retired teacher or teacher assistant (not required to take online training courses)

If you need the Effective Teacher or Substitute 101 training you can enroll in one of the following:

Western Region Education Service Alliance: This is an online and self-paced substitute 101 course. Cost is $45.00

Effective teacher training at Wilkes Community College. This is an online course with new classes starting every month. Please email Ms. Marina Brannock at 336-838-6210 for more information. Cost is $30.00

How much do YCS substitutes get paid?

Individuals that have an effective teacher certificate and/or teachers with expired licenses will receive $120.00 per day.
Certified Teachers and Retirees that hold a current license will receive $144.00 per day.
Retirees with expired license and teacher assistants will receive $120.00 per day.

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