Individuals wishing to serve as a substitute teacher with Jones County Public Schools must meet the following requirements:

• Associates Degree or equivalent semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education

• Complete Effective Teacher Training (applicant's expense)

• Completed Drug Test (applicant's expense)

• Nationwide Criminal Record Check (district's expense)

• Completed Health Examination Certificate

Individuals wishing to serve as a substitute in a Pre-K classroom must meet the requirements listed above plus the following:

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Finger Print Card completed by the Sheriff's office

• State criminal record check processed by Dept. of Health and Human Services