The Elbert County School District has partnered with ESS to manage the substitute teacher program. Substitutes are employees of ESS and not the Elbert County School District.   Placement of a person’s name on the list is contingent upon that person completing the employment training requirements of ESS and the Elbert County School District.  All substitutes must pass a criminal background check before being permitted to substitute.  A background check fee of $43.25 is the responsibility of potential substitutes. The Elbert County School District reserves the right to deny the opportunity for an employee of ESS to substitute within our district.