SY26-27 Substitute Teacher

Cherokee County School District - GA; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 18,363 - 25,830; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in retirement savings accounts (403(b) or 457(b))

Job summary

A local educational institution in Georgia is seeking a Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional. This position involves maintaining classroom routines, teaching lessons planned by absent teachers, overseeing pupil behavior, and following school procedures. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED, and a Georgia Teaching Certification or equivalent post-secondary education. Compensation is hourly, at $18.75 per hour for teachers and $13.33 per hour for paraprofessionals.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certification; or equivalent of two years of eligible post-secondary college credit.

Responsibilities

• Report to the school secretary upon arrival.
• Maintain established routines and procedures.
• Teach the lesson planned by the absent teacher.
• Oversee pupil behavior in the classroom.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Georgia Teaching Certification or equivalent

Job description

Cherokee County School District - Duties Checklist

Position Title: Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: Per-Day Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Salary

Pay Type: Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification; or Out-of-State Teaching Certification; or the equivalent of at least two years of eligible post‑secondary college credit (all college credit shall be evaluated from an official transcript received from an accredited institute of higher learning, the credit must reflect a grade of “C” or above).

Goal

To enable students to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of their regular Teacher/Paraprofessional.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Report to the school secretary upon arrival at the school
• Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and the classroom to which they are assigned
• Teach the lesson outlined and planned by the absent teacher
• Consult with appropriate administrator(s) before changing any teaching or other procedures
• Assume responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in the classroom
• Report in writing any pertinent information on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day
• Follow all policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates
• Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
• Follow Federal and State laws, as well as Board policies
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Compensation

Substitute Teacher: $18.75/HR, $150.00/DY (8 hour day)

Substitute Paraprofessional: $13.33/HR, $99.98/DY (7.5 hour day)

This position is a temporary assignment; payment based on hours worked, and as work is available, with no eligibility or seniority for employee benefits; except for participation in a CCSD retirement savings account. All employees are eligible to participate in a 403(b) or 457(b) retirement savings account.