Substitute Teacher Training; In-Person

Substitute Teacher Training (In-Person) - October 13, 2026

Newton County Schools Human Resources Department - Covington, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5780938

Final date to receive applications: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Substitute Teaching

SUBSTITUTES provide face-to-face instruction with students in school buildings and ensure continuity of appropriate learning during the absence of the teacher. Substitute Teachers perform related duties in lieu of the absent teacher, or in a class that does not have an assigned teacher.
This position is on-call and is assigned based on operational needs.

This is for the October training workshop.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to students
• Responsive to changing school and district instructional needs
• Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans left by the classroom teacher or provided by the school
• Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned by following the directions provided
• Maintains a professional appearance and follows the guidelines outlined in the substitute handbook
• Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by the building principal
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains reasonable rules of conduct that encourage self-discipline and responsibility
• Communicates effectively with parents as needed
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch, and throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal

Newton County Schools (NCS) Substitute Teacher Application Process for the  School Year

To join the pool of qualified substitute teachers, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a current teaching certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GA PSC).
• Be eligible for a GA PSC teaching certificate.
• Hold a Substitute Teacher certificate of completion from the Griffin RESA Substitute Training Workshop.

If you meet the criteria above, you are exempt from attending Substitute Training. However, you must complete the following steps (steps 2-5 are completed after training):

If you do not meet the above criteria, follow these steps:

For more information, please contact:

• Ms. Foster at
  foster.tina.ga.us

* Retired NCS teachers with a teaching certificate that work in a long-term teaching assignment can earn $165 a day

** Certified teachers that accept a long-term teaching assignment can earn $150

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $90 to $165 Per Day

• Ms. Tina Foster , HR Specialist
• Email:
  Foster.
  
  Tina.ga.us