Substitute Teachers for Tennessee Public Schools
Tennessee is home to 149 public schools across 121 school districts. Browse districts below to find substitute teaching opportunities or learn about how Tennessee public schools are building their own substitute rosters through SubPool.
149+
Public Schools in Tennessee
2M+
Students
PK–12
Grade Coverage
BA + BCI
Requirements
Public Schools in Tennessee
About Public Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee is home to 149 public schools organized into more than 121 school districts. Individual districts manage daily operations, staffing, and curriculum. SubPool helps Tennessee public school districts build their own substitute rosters instead of relying on expensive staffing agencies.
Substitute teacher demand at Tennessee public schools is consistently high throughout the school year, with peaks in October, January, and March. The state requires substitute teachers to hold at minimum a bachelor's degree and pass BCI/FBI background checks. Daily pay rates average approximately $100, though they vary by district and assignment type.
SubPool helps substitute teachers in Tennessee get discovered by public school districts looking to grow their rosters. It also helps districts stop relying on expensive staffing agencies by connecting them directly with qualified subs through the Subbey app. Learn more about SubPool for public schools →
Frequently Asked Questions
Create a free profile on SubPool and set your preferred location to Tennessee, and public school districts in your area will be able to find you and add you to their substitute roster.
Substitute teachers at Tennessee public schools earn approximately $100 per day for standard assignments. Long-term substitute positions and specialized roles such as special education typically pay more. Rates vary by district, with urban districts often paying slightly higher than rural areas.
Tennessee public school districts can lower substitute teacher costs by building their own roster through SubPool instead of paying staffing agency markups. Agencies typically charge $200 to $300 per sub per day. Districts that use SubPool and the Subbey app connect directly with subs and eliminate the markup entirely.
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See how SubPool helps public school districts lower substitute costs and manage absences through Subbey.