Welcome to the Policies and Procedures page for Lake County Schools.

Your district requires that you READ everything on this page and that you DOWNLOAD and SIGN several documents.  You must BRING IN the signed documents to the district so make sure to do this!! 

This information is NOT controlled or mandated by the Sub-Hub.  If you have ANY questions about the information found on this page, contact the LAKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (information at left). 

Many documents are PDFs which require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them.  If you need this software it is available free from www.adobe.com.

YOUR REQUIREMENTS
1.) Download and sign the GENERAL Acknowledgement below.

General Acknowledgement (PDF)

2.) Complete all steps on the Substitute Teacher Application Check-Off List below. 

3.) Download additional INFORMATIONAL documents provided below.
 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER APPLICATION

The following list (below) details the steps you must take in order to become a substitute teacher in Lake County Schools.  You may click the "Check-Off List" above in order to download a copy of this list if desired. 

NOTE: COMPLETED PACKETS MUST BE RETURNED “IN PERSON” (DO NOT MAIL). BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL REQUIRED ITEMS. DRUG TESTING AND FINGERPRINTING WILL ONLY BE DONE WHEN PACKET IS COMPLETE, AND ALL REQUIRED FEES ARE PAID. PLEASE BE SURE TO RETURN YOUR PACKET DURING THE SCHEDULED FINGERPRINTING TIMES LISTED, AND ALLOW FOR POSSIBLE “WAITING TIME”.

1. APPLICATION FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHING – (must be completed on-line)  You've probably already done this to get to this point.
(a) Website Address: www.lake.k12.fl.us
(b) Click on “Employment” then “Job Vacancies”. Find the heading “Substitute Teachers” (in blue), then click on “Substitute Teachers – All” (in red). You will now see the job description. To make application, go to the right bottom of the page and click on “apply now”.

2. COMPLETED SUB – HUB TRAINING ON LINE

3. SELF-REPORTING OF ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS
(a) Read the VIOLATION OF LOCAL, STATE, AND/OR FEDERAL LAWS (policy). Return completed last page. where it asks for School / Work Site, write "SUBSTITUTE" (you would report here to the Administration Office).

Click to download Violation of Local, State, and/or Federal Laws Policy

Click to download and SIGN the Receipt of Revised Policy Form: Self-Reporting of Arrests and Convictions Policy

Click to download the Loyalty Oath (PDF). 
You must sign this in front of a notary

5. U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE – EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
(a) Complete top section down to and including the "Employee's Signature and Date" (just before the indented section).
(b) Bring your Drivers License and Social Security Card. We will complete the rest of this form for you. This is a REQUIREMENT. ***IMPORTANT*** (ladies, when presenting identification items, be sure all documents are in the same last name).

Click to download and partially COMPLETE the Employment Eligibility Verification (PDF)

6. EMPLOYEE'S WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCE CERTIFICATE (W-4 Form)
(a) Complete entire bottom half of paper. Be sure #5 on form shows
either a "number" or "zero". Form needs to be signed and dated.

Click to download and COMPLETE the Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate

7. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY STATEMENT
(a) Read policy and download the sign-off document.  Sign-off indicates you
have received the information and you understand about the drug
testing.

Click to download and read the Drug Free Workplace Policy Statement (PDF)

Click to download and SIGN the Drug-Free Workplace Sign-Off (PDF)


8. DRUG TEST FEE OF $31.90 IS REQUIRED (MONEY ORDER OR CHECK
ONLY). Make payable to: LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS.


9. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING CONSENT & RELEASE FORM
(a) Sign in front of a witness (someone who is not a spouse or relative)
or sign in front of us.

Click to download and SIGN the Pre-Employment Drug Testing Consent & Release Form  (PDF)

10. SHIELDED EMPLOYEE FORM (Does not apply to all)
(a) Download this form and determine if it applies to you.
(b) If this form applies to you, sign and date it and return it with your paperwork.

Click to download and SIGN the Shielded Employee Form  (PDF)

11. EMPLOYEE DATA FORM
(a) Download this form and complete it and return it with your paperwork.

Click to download and SIGN the Employee Data Form  (PDF)

12. Sign, date and return with your paperwork, the original form STATEMENT CONCERNING YOUR EMPLOYMENT IN A JOB NOT COVERED BY SOCIAL SECURITY { Form SSA-1945 (12-2004) }

Click to download and SIGN the Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security (PDF)

13. PROVIDE PROOF OF EDUCATION (“OFFICIAL” TRANSCRIPTS IF YOU HOLD A DEGREE). WILL TAKE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.


14. PROVIDE ONE WRITTEN CHARACTER REFERENCE LETTER (or job evaluation) from someone who is not a spouse or relative.
 

Additional Informational Documents

The district requests that you download all of the following documents and review them carefully.  These cover all the district policies and procedures as well as the State Code of Ethics and Professional Practices for Educators.  They also cover details such as district directions and contact information and substitute compensation and status.

2007 - 2008 Directions to District Schools (PDF)

Directions to School District Office (PDF)

Florida State Code of Ethics for Educators (PDF)

2008-2009 Schools Phone List (PDF)

Substitute Teacher Pay and Status (PDF)

2009 - 2010 Board Approved Student Calendar (PDF)

Direct Deposit Form (PDF) - this form is required if you wish to receive payment through Direct Deposit.  The district also has this form if you aren't sure you want this option at this time.