Through partnerships with local universities, City Schools of Decatur has developed a program to provide earning opportunities for qualified college and university students. 

This program will allow qualified students to work as substitutes in classrooms in our district at a rate of $175 per day for education majors. Students will also have the opportunity to work in extra support and administrative support roles throughout the district.

Enjoy working in a small district with just ten schools, nestled in the heart of a vibrant urban area. CSD has five small neighborhood k-2 schools, two 3-5 schools, one middle school, one high school, and one Early Childhood Learning Center. Program participants also have access to the following:

• Priority consideration for student teaching opportunities

• Gain first access to CSD hiring principals during our annual career fair

• Grow your resume by gaining valuable work experience

• Enhance your professional network

• Access to mentoring for new teachers

Qualifications to participate include:

• Students must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing.

• Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

• Students must provide one reference from a university professor and one from a university administrator.

• Students must pass a criminal background check.

Interested candidates can click this link to apply for the program: https://www.applitrack.com/csdecatur/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute

For additional information, please contact the Human Resources department at hr-dept@csdecatur.net or call 404-371-3601 ext 1028.