Substitute - Stellar - Grades K-5

Gcps Substitute Teacher Training Program

Satisfactory completion of GCPS Substitute Teacher Training Program within 30 days of hire 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

A minimum of an associate degree or 60 semester/90 quarter hours from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved institution

Copies of transcripts from each college or university attended

Previous successful teaching experience or substitute teaching experience

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

Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions in the English language

Responsible for providing classroom instruction and maintaining classroom management in the absence of the teacher of record

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

Maintain classroom management for the teacher of record

Conduct behavior management strategies developed by the teacher of record

Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task

Maintain behavior which is conducive to learning

Encourage students to develop positive self-concepts

Follow student behavior intervention plans

Collect data on individual student behavior intervention plans

Participate in professional responsibilities as requested by the teacher of record

Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance

Cooperate with the staff and support the development of activities and goals of the school

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 regards to communication

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

Comply with district Board of Education policies and the 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 that is consistent with school policies

Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files

Acknowledge and follow Individual Education Plans (IEP) requirements

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

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 of student work, student supervision, and preparation of materials

Assist with the physical needs of special education students 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

Perform other duties as assigned

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time

The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk

The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions