Instructions for Substitute Teacher Applicants

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBSTITUTING WITH NACS:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have a completed criminal background check through Safe Hiring Solutions and Child Protection Index through KidTraks.
    • If you have an expanded background check through another Corporation and it is less than 5 years old, we may accept it.  
    • The background check can be completed by clicking here or on the Employment tab, then SafeHire Background Check. 
      • You will complete a Non-Certified application.
      • Be sure to complete the Child Protection Report that will be sent to you in a follow up email from KidTraks. (You may need to check your junk or spam email for this.)
  • Must have a current Indiana Teaching License OR Indiana Substitute Teacher Permit.
    • If you do not have a current Indiana Teaching License OR Indiana Substitute Teacher Permit and need to obtain a Substitute Teachers Permit, this can be obtained on-line through the DOE website.

PROCESS FOR SUBSTITUTING WITH NACS:

If you need an Indiana Substitute Teacher Permit…

  1. Click on the following link to apply for your permit: https://license.doe.in.gov.
    • You will first need to create a profile. 
    • Be sure to indicate Northwest Allen as the accepting school corporation.
  2. You should receive an e-mail confirmation.
    • Click on the link in the email to continue the process. (There is a small fee for the sub permit.)
  3. Complete your criminal background check through Safe Hiring Solutions and Child Protection Index through KidTraks by clicking here.
  4. After you have completed the first portion of this process, the state will notify us that there is an application waiting to be accepted.
  5. Once your permit is accepted by NACS, a follow-up email with the following forms and information will be sent to you from the NACS Central Office: 
    • Substitute Teacher Application
    • Region 8 Profile
    • New Hire Packet (tax forms)
    • Direct Deposit Information (what to bring in along with ID information)
  6. Complete all forms and bring them to the NACS Central Office along with a copy of your approved permit.
    • Please be sure to bring proper forms of identification and banking information as outlined in the forms.
    • If you have 60+ credit hours, bring a copy of your official transcripts.  

 
If you have your current Indiana Teaching License OR Indiana Substitute Teacher Permit…

  • Complete your criminal background check through Safe Hiring Solutions and Child Protection Index through KidTraks by clicking here.
  • Contact the NACS Central Office at 260.637.3155 for further instruction.

 

DAILY RATES FOR SUBSTITUTES:

Our daily rate of pay is as follows:

  • $100.00 per full day (subs with less than 60 college credit hours and a sub permit) / $50.00 1/2 day
  • $110.00 per full day (subs with 60+ college credit hours with valid transcripts) / $55.00 1/2 day
  • $120.00 per full day (subs with a teaching license or retired teacher) / $60.00 1/2 day

 

NACS CENTRAL OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION:

 11319 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46845

260.637.3155

 

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