Spanish Long-term Substitute Teacher (Beacon Hill Middle School)

City Schools Of Decatur; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

City Schools of Decatur is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide engaging learning experiences and educational opportunities for students. The role requires planning lessons, delivering instruction, and maintaining a productive classroom environment.

The substitute will communicate with parents, monitor progress, and adapt instruction for diverse learners while using technology to plan and assess. A valid Georgia teaching certificate and PSC approval are required, with IB experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education from PSC-approved college/university.
• Must have valid in-field teaching certificate.
• Experience with International Baccalaureate Programme preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Demonstrates command of school subject(s) being taught.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides small group and individualized instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate interactive learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of class newsletters, notes, telephone calls, conferences, emails, websites, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Monitors students’ progress in learning through a variety of techniques.
• Identifies pupil needs, develops strategies for small groups and/or individual education plans, implements Tier II interventions and referrals.
• Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside instructional day including PTA events, family engagement.
• Participates in professional learning to increase skills and proficiency and serves on committees as needed.
• Provides assessments that measure student achievement of objectives.
• Utilizes technology to plan, teach, and assess.
• Evaluates, selects, and modifies resources to meet curriculum standards.
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Participates in daily duties and responsibilities within the school.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional planning

Technology use

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

PSC-approved teaching certificate

In-field teaching certificate

IB Programme experience

Job description

This posting is for those candidates who are interested in Substitute Teaching with City Schools of Decatur. The daily rate for substitute teaching assignments is $150for non-certified individuals or $175for certified individuals.

Below is the job description for a classroom teacher so that you may have an understanding of potential duties.

POSITION TITLE

Substitute Teacher

DEPARTMENT

Primary and Secondary School

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

DATE REVIEWED

08/2025

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Maintains an up-to-date, in-field certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; salary and length of contract to be established by the Board of Education.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To plan for and to provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students
• Demonstrates command of school subject(s) being taught.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides small group and individualized instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate interactive learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of class newsletters, notes, telephone calls, conferences, emails, websites, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Monitors students’ progress in learning through a variety of techniques.
• Identifies pupil needs, develops strategies for small groups and/or individual education plans, implements any needed Tier II interventions and makes appropriate referrals through the school’s student support model.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day including PTA events, family engagement events.
• Participates in professional learning to increase skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities and serves on committee’s when needed.
• Provides assessments that measure student achievement of objectives.
• Utilizes technology effectively to plan, teach, and assess.
• Evaluates, selects, and modifies resources and activities to match learners’ needs and meet the curriculum standards.
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Participates in daily duties and responsibilities within the school.Avoids behaviors which detract from the staff morale

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises classroom, students, paraprofessional (if applicable), and volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC)- approved college or university required. Must have valid in-field teaching certificate. Previous teaching experience preferred. Experience with International Baccalaureate Programme preferred.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, or hear. Lifting up to 30 pounds may be required on an occasional basis. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and distance vision