Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (Temporary Position)

Cherokee County School District - GA; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District GA in Canton, GA is seeking a qualified educator to provide instruction, assess student achievement, and manage the learning environment effectively.

The role requires a valid Georgia Educator Certificate and entails using data to inform instruction, maintaining safety, and collaborating with staff to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Georgia Educator Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum and needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• Exhibit best practice based on current research and facilitate higher-level thinking in instruction.
• Plan using state and local curricula and standards with differentiated strategies and data to address diverse learners.
• Analyze and use student data to inform planning.
• Promote student learning with research-based instructional strategies and varied resources.
• Use instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Address individual learning differences with appropriate content and skills.
• Use valid assessment strategies to inform instructional modifications for each student.
• Gather and analyze data to measure progress and provide feedback to students and guardians.
• Maintain a well-managed, safe, supportive learning environment.
• Establish clear classroom expectations and enforce them consistently.
• Implement school safety measures and crisis plans as required.
• Create a student-centered environment with high levels of teaching and learning.
• Commit to professional ethics and the school’s mission; engage in growth opportunities.
• Compile and submit required reports accurately and timely.
• Comply with laws, ethics codes, and district policies; maintain required credentials.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements; communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and staff to support student progress.
• Share instructional goals and progress with stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Georgia Educator Certificate per PSC

Job description

Division/Department: School Leadership and Operations

Pay Grade: Hourly

Pay Type: Hourly

Retirement: NA

Contract Work Year: TBD

Reports To: Principal

Evaluation Instrument: NA

Minimum Qualifications A valid Georgia Educator Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Goal Provide instruction; encourage and assess student achievement and progress; and manage the learning environment effectively.

Representative Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• Exhibit best practice based on current research and facilitates students’ use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction.
• Plan, using State and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.
• Analyze and use student learning data to inform planning.
• Promote student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning and to promote key skills.
• Use appropriate instructional technology and a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources, effectively to enhance student learning.
• Challenges and supports each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
• Use a variety of diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population to inform instructional modifications for each student.
• Systematically gather, analyze and use relevant data to measure student progress; to inform instructional content and delivery methods; and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents/guardians.
• Provide a well-managed, safe, supportive and orderly environment that is conducive to learning; encourages respect for all; and promotes an understanding of students’ diversity.
• Establish clear expectations for classroom rules, routines and procedures and enforce them consistently and appropriately.
• Implement appropriate school safety measures and crisis emergency plans to create and sustain a secure and healthy learning environment consistent with District and school rules, policies and procedures.
• Create a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
• Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and the school’s mission; participate in professional growth opportunities and contribute to the profession.
• Compile, maintain and submit all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Carry out duties in accordance with federal and state laws, Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, and established State and local School Board policies, regulations and practices.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
• Collaborate with designated paraprofessionals and other school and District personnel to ensure student progress.
• Engage in ongoing communication and share instructional goals, expectations and student progress in a timely and constructive manner, using a variety of modes of communication as appropriate.
• Perform professionally and efficiently other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Duties Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

Minimum Requirements In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

Fringe Benefits FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Adopted: April 2000

Revised: March 2005, July 2008, April 2011, July 2013, February 2017, July 2024