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Substitute Hiring Process
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- Submit application on the staffordschools.net website, or by clicking here.
- Provide reference information
- We require three positive references prior to your activation
- Provide reference information
- Once the application is submitted, applicants will receive a confirmation email with a link to the New Employee Orientation and Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Substitute Personnel.
- Complete the New Employee Orientation and Bloodborne Pathogen Training in its entirety and confirm completion
- Receive a link to schedule your onboarding appointment with Human Resources.
- Submit required documents* in person to HR during your onboarding appointment.
- Once we receive the results of your background check and fingerprints you will be activated in the system and are officially considered an SCPS Substitute!
- Upon activation you will receive:
- An email with your employee ID, a link to claim your SCPS email account, and the phone number to activate your substitute account in SmartFind Express.
- An email notification directing you to complete the New Substitute Training. This is a required training for all substitute employees.
- To learn more about accessing your Canvas account to complete the training you can view this video
Required Documents*
- Signed Substitute Job Description
- Payroll Data Sheet
- Tuberculosis risk assessment (either indicating a test is not required or a negative test result)
- I-9 Form
- DSS Form
- Fingerprinting Form
- W-4 and VA-4 Tax Forms
- Direct Deposit Form
- Social Security card
- Valid form of ID
Please note that we cannot process your application until all relevant materials are received, including references and background check results. It is also important to note that Substitute activation does not automatically ensure you will be assigned to a school.
- Submit application on the staffordschools.net website, or by clicking here.