Substitute Teachers

Substitute Teacher Hiring Process

It is a pleasure to have you express an interest in a substitute teacher position with Fort Wayne Community Schools. FWCS follows a cycle of hiring periods throughout the school year.

Online Application

If you are NOT a current employee of Fort Wayne Community Schools, click this link for the substitute teacher online application

Important Employment Note

Once an external applicant is recommended for a position, the following pre-employment requirements must be met before being officially hired by Fort Wayne Community Schools:

  • Attend substitute orientation
  • Valid drug screening
  • Valid Safe Hire criminal history report
  • Acceptable written references
  • Signed Waiver Agreement, Background Investigation Consent Form
  • Proof of valid licensing
  • School Board approval