Hartselle City Schools

In order to qualify to substitute, you must meet the following requirements.

• Complete an application and provide all required documents (see below).
• Complete an interview and be recommended to be a substitute for Hartselle City Schools.
• Be approved by the Board of Education.
• Attend Substitute Orientation

An application may be obtained at Hartselle City Schools Central Office: 305 College Street, NE, Hartselle, AL 35640
For more information, please contact Robin McCutcheon: robin.mccutcheon@hartselletigers.org or 256-773-5419

• All applicants are required by the State Department of Education to obtain background clearance and a fee is charged. 
• Diploma from High School or College, or the equivalent of completion of high school
• You must bring the original diploma and a copy will be made to go with the application.
• Federal and State Tax Withholding Forms (included in the substitute application packet)

Substitute Nurse: You must provide a copy of your valid Alabama nursing license.
Substitute Teacher or Teacher’s Aide:
You must provide one of the following documents:

• A valid Alabama Teacher’s Certificate OR valid Alabama Substitute Teacher's License
• Application and payment to obtain a substitute license from the Alabama State Department of Education. The fee is currently $38.00 and must be a certified check, money order made payable to the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), or online payment receipt.  The application for the license may be obtained at the Central Office.

Substitute Bus Driver

• You must hold a CLD License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements included.
• Click here for a document detailing the requirements to drive a school bus in Alabama
• For more information, contact Lavonda Lang, 256-773-0920