Becoming a Substitute Teacher

Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute in the Kershaw County School District.
QUALIFICATIONS: To be employed as a substitute teacher, an applicant must have a high school diploma or GED. All applicants will go through a SLED criminal background check before being approved for hire as a substitute. The first step to become a substitute teacher is to complete and submit the substitute application to the Human Resource Department located at 2029 West DeKalb Street, Camden.

• Substitute Application

When submitting your application you must bring the following with you:

• Completed application
• Completed reference forms (3)
• TB skin test results (You have 30 days from the training to get this completed and returned)
• W-4 form
• SC W-4 form
• Direct Deposit Authorization
• I-9 form
• Copy of driver’s license
• Copy of social security card
• Copy of transcript, degree or diploma

The next step to become a substitute teacher is to attend Substitute Teacher Training class. When all of the required information has been submitted please contact Margaret Pennebaker at (803) 432-8416 regarding scheduling for the next available session of the Substitute Training Class.

Thank you again for your interest in becoming a substitute in Kershaw County School District.