Substitute - Stellar - Grades 9-12

Job Code:
Substitute - Stellar - 050060 Standard

Hours:

40 Department:
Grades 9-12 - 101130 Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $32,127.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $32,127.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 180

Target Openings: 1

• 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 Required

• A minimum of an associate degree or 60 semester/90 quarter hours from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved institution Required
• Copies of transcripts from each college or university attended Required

• Previous successful teaching experience or substitute teaching experience Preferred

• 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
• 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.
  • 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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