Substitute Teacher

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This job posting will be closing on Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 4:00 pm. Please ensure you have completed AND SUBMITTED your application before this deadline. As we review the applications in this pool, we will notify all applicants as to whether or not their application qualified for this round.
• Please answer the background questions thoroughly and HONESTLY .
• If you do not have at least three completed PROFESSIONAL/BUSINESS references (not family or friends) (at least one supervisor), submitted by you and completed/submitted by the reference, your application
  
  WILL NOT move forward.
• Your pay rate will be determined by the documents which are uploaded to your application.
• If you are not a certified teacher, you must take a training course, and one option is the Substitute Workshop class through Middle Georgia RESA (or any RESA agency in Georgia). Visit their website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
• We also accept the Stedi.org substitute online training course (only with a score of 85% or higher on the test) - please visit our substitute website for more information:
• If you have already obtained a certificate from either of these methods, please upload it to your application. Not uploading your training certificate will keep your application from moving forward.
• If you are selected for the next step, you will receive an email from this office.

Job Title _Substitute Teacher____________
Job Code _SUBT___________

Department/Location _Assigned School ___ FLSA Status _Non-Exempt___

Reports To _Principal_________________ Date _September 26, 2006____

Pay Daily Rated

Employment Relationship: Substitute teachers are employed at-will. Temporary employees are hired for a pre-established period and typically during teacher absence. They are ineligible for benefits and holiday pay. Each school administrator has the prerogative to prohibit the substitute teacher from assignments within their school. Human Resources has authority to block substitute teachers from assignments at school locations and/or district-wide.

All positions will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the district mission statement. This position performs the duties of a classroom teacher or paraprofessional in their absence. This position may apply to a person temporarily employed to teach a class that does not have a regular teacher.

• Teaches at an appropriate instructional level.
• Follows the lesson plans and schedule of the teacher/paraprofessional.
• Supports, monitors and encourages appropriate student conduct.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Georgia Educators.
• Provides feedback to the teacher regarding student performance and behavior.
• Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently and uses instructional time appropriately.
• Maintains effective physical setting for instruction.
• Follows professional practices consistent with school district, and state policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.
• Interacts professionally and works cooperatively with staff, students, parents and district personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and student records.
• Complies with all rules, procedures and policies.
• Enforces policies concerning student conduct and discipline.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly.
• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.
• Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students at all times.
• Performs any other duties as requested by district employees.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Certificate or License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid substitute teaching certificate, passing score on the paraprofessional exam or professional teaching certificate.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to…