Substitute Teacher Pool GCPS

Substitute Teacher

Individuals interested in serving as a substitute teacher with the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) must meet the following pre-employment conditions:
Complete an on-line application;
Pass a criminal background check performed by an authorized GCPS agency. The background check costs $20.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
Pass a drug screening performed by an authorized GCPS agency. The drug screening costs $40.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
Provide an up-to-date resume, as applicable;
Provide three (3) references; A minimum of a high school diploma, or forty-eight (48) hours of study at an approved institution of higher education, or a passing score of 455 on the Para Pro Assessment Submit a high school diploma, or up-to-date official transcripts, MD Educator Certificate, Praxis test scores, and/or Para Pro Assessment Test scores. Complete other HR-related documents (e.g., I-9, W-4, direct deposit) prior to beginning work;

and Attend a substitute teacher/instructional assistant orientation session, as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations. All applicants are required to have a High School Diploma or GED and must be 21 years of age or older; however, applicants currently enrolled in a college or university must be 20 years of age or older.

Status:
Temporary

Terms:

7.1 hours per day Rate of Pay: $15.75 per hour
- Instructional Assistant $17.00 per hour
- High school diploma, forty-eight (48) college credits, AA, or Para Pro Assessment $19.00 per hour
- Bachelor's degree or higher (without MSDE certification) $20.00 per hour - MSDE-certified teacher Long-term Rate of Pay ten (10+) consecutive days in same assignment: $117.00 per day Instructional Assistant $135.00 per day
- High school diploma, forty-eight (48) college credits, AA, or Para Pro Assessment $155.00 per day
- Bachelor's degree or higher (without MSDE certification) $168.00 per day - MSDE teacher certification. First step of the current teacher scale, ninety-first (91+) consecutive days in the same assignment

Note:

In order to maintain the long-term rate of pay, a substitute cannot miss more than three (3) days in the same assignment. Should a long-term substitute miss more than three (3) days, he/she will be returned to his/her daily rate of pay.

Availability:  school year

The substitute teacher will provide essential academic instruction, as well as develop, implement, and supervise appropriate program-related activities in an effort to help students develop and demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes.

High School diploma or forty-eight (48) hours of study at an approved institution of higher education or a passing score of 455 on the Para Pro Assessment. An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Standard Professional Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education or the equivalent issued by another state department of education Teaching experience and/or previous work experience with school-age students CPR and First Aid certification General understanding of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics Knowledge of instructional and behavioral strategies Knowledge of education vocabulary, definitions, and acronyms

The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment. The substitute teacher will:
Prepare lessons, assignments, and instructional materials. Establish clear goals and learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development. Prepare, administer, and correct assessments and record results. Select and use appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.

Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques. Maintain order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives. Counsel pupils when academic and behavioral problems arise. Confer with parents and students regarding progress of assigned students and arrange and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary.

Serve on special committees, as necessary. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school, applicable programs and agencies, law, Board Policy, and Administrative Procedure. Account for and order classroom and program equipment and supplies, as necessary. Attend and…