To be considered for substitute teacher employment in the School District of Oconee County, you must: 

• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years old to substitute in Kindergarten through 5th grade
• Must be either 21 years old or a college graduate (if younger than 21) to substitute in grades 6- 12.

Step 1: Complete the SDOC online application

Once the application is submitted and all 3 references have been returned,

Step 2: Schedule an appointment for a screening interview
 (Yoanna Perez   864-718-5701)  

Following the screening interview, candidates will receive an email with a link to the required online training and a second email concerning new employee paperwork. 

Step 3: Complete the online Substitute Training
(training can be completed at the candidate's own pace.) 

After completing the online training, 

Step 4: Attend an in-person orientation meeting 

At the orientation meeting, candidates will be required to submit new employee paperwork which includes providing a copy of their social security card, a valid driver's license, and proof of a negative TB test conducted within the last year. 

Please note: Before substituting, candidates must pass a background check (completed and paid for by SDOC)

The School District of Oconee County offers competitive pay for substitutes. 

Substituting for a teaching position: 

• Employee with a four-year degree will be paid $100 per day
• Employee without a four-year degree with be paid $80 per day

Substituting for a classified position:

• Employee will be paid $80 per day (regardless of education level)

SUBstitute Incentive Program

The SDOC Board of Trustees approved an incentive program for substitute teachers for the Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 semesters.  Substitutes who work:

• 45-59 days within a semester will receive a $200 incentive at the end of the semester
• 60+ days within a semester will receive a $300 incentive at the end of the semester

Substitutes who reach the day count listed above will receive one  incentives, not both.