Substitute - Stellar - Grades 6-8 non-aligned

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 15,052 - 18,397; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Substitute Teacher for grades 6-8. The role involves providing classroom instruction, maintaining classroom management, and collaborating with staff and parents. Candidates are required to have a bachelor's degree and certification completion. This position offers an annual salary of $16,725 and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of Substitute Teacher Workshop certification or a valid professional teaching certificate.
• Previous successful teaching or substitute teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction for the teacher of record.
• Maintain classroom management based on established strategies.
• Ensure proper communication with parents and staff as per guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively with students and parents

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a PSC approved institution

Job description

Position Details

• Job title: Substitute - Stellar - Grades 6-8 non‑aligned
• Job ID: 46784
• Date posted: 6/6/2016
• Date available: 08/08/2016
• Location: Grace Snell Middle
• Job code: Substitute - Stellar - 050060
• Standard hours: 40
• Department: Grades 6-8 non‑aligned - 101120
• Employment class: NA
• Salary: $16,725.00 annually (minimum and maximum)

License and Certification Qualifications

Satisfactory completion of Substitute Teacher Workshop certification or possession of a valid or expired professional teaching certificate (or letter of eligibility of same), or completion of student teaching with Gwinnett County Public Schools required.

Education Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor's degree from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved institution required. Copies of transcripts from each college or university attended required.

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.
   • Conduct supervised small groups of individualized classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher of record.
   • Proctor standardized tests with appropriate training.
2. Maintain classroom management for the teacher of record.
   • Apply behavior management strategies developed by the teacher of record.
   • Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.
   • Maintain behavior conducive to learning.
   • Encourage students to develop positive self‑concepts.
   • Follow student behavior intervention plans.
   • Collect data on individual student behavior intervention plans.
3. Participate in professional responsibilities as requested by the teacher of record.
   • Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
   • Cooperate with staff and support development of activities and goals of the school.
4. Ensure proper communication protocol is followed as designated by the teacher of record.
   • Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and other school and county‑level personnel.
   • Follow teacher's guidelines with regard to communication.
5. Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.
   • Interact in a professional manner with students and parents.
   • Maintain student confidentiality.
   • Work cooperatively with all school personnel and parents.
   • Demonstrate a basic understanding of special education programs, legal requirements, and special education terminology.
6. Comply with district Board of Education policies and administrative regulations for the state of Georgia.
   • Conduct assigned classes at the scheduled time(s).
   • Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
   • Demonstrate punctuality and flexibility.
   • Follow behavior intervention plans as requested.
   • Dress in a manner consistent with school policies.
   • Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files.
   • Acknowledge and follow Individual Education Plans (IEP) requirements.
7. Demonstrate professional practices in teaching.
   • Model correct use of oral and written language.
   • Follow teacher lesson plans as required by school policy.
   • Assign appropriate tasks and homework to students as determined by teacher guidelines and lesson plans.
8. Act in a professional manner.
   • Take precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
   • Assume responsibility for supervising students in out‑of‑class settings.
   • Participate in meetings, planning sessions, and other professional development opportunities as appropriate.
   • Support special education students and staff via classroom instruction, monitoring or student work, student supervision, and preparation of materials.
9. Assist with the physical needs of special education students when appropriate.
   • Assist with toileting, feeding, positioning, lifting, dressing, and other self‑help skill areas when appropriate.
   • Ensure safe travel of students within the school environment and on study trips.
   • Provide support related to ostomy care, catheterization, and/or other medically related procedures.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to use 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 in a clean atmosphere.

Specific vision abilities required: 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.