Substitute Teacher—Grades 6-8, AKS Curriculum Expert

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated substitute teacher for Grades 6-8. The role focuses on delivering instruction aligned with the AKS curriculum, planning lessons, and using technology to improve student outcomes.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in education and prefer prior teaching experience. The position emphasizes collaboration with administrators, colleagues, and parents to support student learning, with 180 scheduled days and a salary around the state

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) AKS curriculum.
• Knowledge of integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to understand the teaching/learning process.
• Ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school-based staff, students, parents, and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan for appropriate learning experiences based on the district AKS curriculum.
• Demonstrate command of the subject being taught.
• Develop and prioritize short and long-term instructional objectives.
• Identify prerequisite skills necessary for students to learn the AKS.
• Plan instruction to promote mastery of prerequisite skills.
• Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
• Prepare written lesson plans to support AKS objectives for all students.
• Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.
• Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.
• Review resources including district core materials.
• Select core materials and other resources that match the AKS.
• Choose resources matching learner needs and research-based methods.
• Communicate specific learning objectives to students.
• Link content to prior knowledge and real-world application.
• Capture student attention through active involvement.
• Organize content for presentation in logical sequences.
• Follow research-based organizational plan (anticipatory set to summarizing).
• Utilize scientifically researched instructional strategies and methods.
• Assess students’ learning of the AKS and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Provide collaborative learning opportunities to enhance achievement.
• Provide multiple opportunities for distributed guided practice afterward.
• Teach essential content vocabulary.
• Use varied representations to teach content and skills.
• Teach students to summarize their learning.
• Teach skills for literacy across content areas.
• Access and build students’ background knowledge and experience.
• Utilize questioning and cuing techniques.
• Use technology to plan, teach, and assess.
• Use inquiry-based problem solving with students in all areas.
• Teach students to set personal achievement goals.
• Teach students to compare and contrast knowledge, concepts, and content.
• Provide formative assessment that measures progress toward AKS objectives.
• Monitor progress with various techniques.
• Adjust instructional plans based on formative results.
• Provide criteria for students to measure progress.
• Provide summative assessments for objectives.
• Maintain an orderly environment to maximize time on task.
• Maintain behavior conducive to learning.
• Establish expectations and monitor behavior.
• Cooperate with staff and support school goals.
• Maintain regular attendance and professionalism.

Skills

AKS curriculum knowledge

Curriculum integration

Teaching/learning process

Technology integration

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Human relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated substitute teacher for Grades 6-8. The role focuses on delivering instruction aligned with the AKS curriculum, planning lessons, and using technology to improve student outcomes.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in education and prefer prior teaching experience. The position emphasizes collaboration with administrators, colleagues, and parents to support student learning, with 180 scheduled days and a salary around the state