Substitute Teachers at the High School Level will be considered for work at Halls High and Ripley High Schools in the district.  May also include the Optional High School or Alternative School.

Substitute teachers are extremely important to the district's success in our student's continued education.  Applicants should possess a minimum High School diploma, successfully pass a TBI/FBI Fingerprint background check, pass a Child & Protective Services (CPS) background check, complete an initial physical examination and be available to work on short notice if needed.

All candidates must submit an online application, provide proof of highest level of education, two (2) Professional references with email address, complete a TBI/FBI Fingerprint background check (see instructions below)  BEFORE consideration can be given for this position.  There is a one time (non-refundable) fee of $39 for the TBI/FBI Fingerprint Background check.

Once the results of the fingerprint background check are received by the Human Resource Department, an email will be sent to the applicant to schedule an appointment to begin the hiring process.

At the end of the school year, all active substitutes are required to submit an "Intent to Return" form to remain on the substitute list for the upcoming school year.  This form must be received in the Human Resources Office by July

1.  Failure to submit the "Intent to Return" will result in removal from the active substitute list and will require you to complete the process again.

Background Check Instructions:

All fingerprint background checks for Lauderdale County School System are processed through L-1 Enrollment Services.  This background check cost $38.  This will enable the Department of Education to receive the results of the background check in a timely manner.

1.  For faster service, register by calling (855) 226-2937-Monday through Friday 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m.  Once registered you will receive a registration confirmation number.

 Go to www.L1enrollment.com and click on the Tennessee Map, and enter the information requested.

The information in bold print below applies only to Lauderdale County Schools.

Agency Information - State Schools                           ORI number - TN930720Z

You must take a MONEY ORDER or use a CREDIT CARD for the fees.  The money order should be made out to L-1 Enrollment Services.

2.  Proceed to fingerprint location of your choic at your scheduled appointment time.  You must be registered and have made arrangements for payment.

LOCATIONS:

UPS Store #5973                                                                     Children & Family Services, Inc.

710 Hwy 51 By-pass West                                                       412 Alston Street

Dyersburg, TN 38024                                                              Covington, TN 38019

Mr. Cash Pawn Shop                                                                 Range USA

7740 Highway 64                                                                    2770 Whitten Road

Oakland, TN 38060                                                                 Memphis, TN 38133

UPS Store #4691

2158 B North Highland Avenue

Jackson, TN 38305                                                                

Other locations are available when you register online

3.  At the fingerprint service site the applicant must provide a valid State or Federal Government issued identification (driver's license, birth certificate or social security card), and a set of fingerprints will be taken.

4.  Fingerprints will be electronically forwarded to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) and all results of the fingerprint background check will be provided to the Board of Education.