Gainesville City Schools - Substitute Classroom Teacher - Short Term and Long Term

Gainesville City School District; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Gainesville City Schools is seeking a Substitute Classroom Teacher to support short-term and long-term assignments. You will provide classroom instruction under the teacher of record and help maintain effective classroom management in a busy school setting.

Candidates should have at least an associate degree or higher, and may possess a Georgia Teaching Certificate or eligibility. Prior substitute teaching experience is preferred, and strong communication and organizational skills are essential

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher education beyond high school.
• Georgia Teaching Certificate or eligibility required.
• Experience as substitute teacher or teacher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction for the teacher of record.
• Maintain classroom management for the teacher of record.
• Participate in professional responsibilities as requested by the teacher of record.
• Ensure proper communication protocol with the teacher of record.
• Follow policies and regulations in working with students and staff.
• Demonstrate professional practices in teaching.
• Act in a professional manner.
• Assist with needs of students when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Instruction

Assessment

Child development

Communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Computer skills

English language instruction

Education

Associate degree

Georgia Teaching Certificate

Postsecondary training beyond high school

Job description

Gainesville City Schools - Substitute Classroom Teacher - Short Term and Long Term JobID: 197

Job Details

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 1/22/2021
• Location: Gainesville City School District

Certification Qualifications

Satisfactory completion of Pioneer RESA 3 Hours Substitute Teacher Training Course or possession of a valid or expired Georgia Teaching Certificate (or letter of eligibility of same), or completion of Substitute Teacher Training with surrounding school systems required.

Education Qualifications

Minimum of an Associate degree, or two or more years of Postsecondary training/education beyond the high school diploma or possess a Georgia Teaching Certificate

Experience Qualifications

Previous successful teaching experience or substitute teaching experience preferred.

Skills Qualifications

Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; knowledge of child development; ability to work effectively with administrators, central office staff, school based staff, students, parents, and the community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills; strong computer skills; knowledge of office and media equipment; and ability to give and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Provide classroom instruction for the teacher of record.
2. Maintain classroom management for the teacher of record.
3. Participate in professional responsibilities as requested by the teacher of record.
4. Ensure proper communication protocol is followed as designated by the teacher of record.
5. Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.
6. Comply with district Board of Education policies and the administrative regulations for the state of Georgia.
7. Demonstrate professional practices in teaching.
8. Act in a professional manner.
9. Assist with the physical needs of special education students when appropriate.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use the following: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.