How to become a substitute teacher in South Carolina
We could not confirm South Carolina's substitute teacher rules on an official South Carolina Department of Education page. The department's pages we read did not say what schooling, credential or background check a day-to-day sub needs. Check the department's site and ask the school district where you want to sub, since districts do the hiring.
Checked October 30, 2026 on the South Carolina Department of Education's own pages. Rules change; the state's page and your district have the last word.
At a glance
| Least schooling | See the state's page |
|---|---|
| Credential | See the state's page |
| Background check | Ask the hiring district |
| Who issues it | South Carolina Department of Education |
How to get it
- Visit the South Carolina Department of Education's website.
- Contact the school district where you want to substitute and ask for its requirements.
- Ask the district how to complete its background check.
Ready for the first day
Sources
- South Carolina Department of Education (opened October 30, 2026)
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