2026-2027 Substitute Teacher Candidate Pool ($15.75 - $20.00 per hour) - GCPS

Job Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 ParaPro Assessment.
• An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.).
• Proficiency in a variety of technology and applications.
• Successful management of confidential information and materials.
• Demonstrated understanding of and attention to detail, especially as it relates to student safety and well-being.
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to use mouse, keyboard, other appropriate technology, and instructional manipulatives.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Present a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Duties And Responsibilities

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.
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 actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and appropriate job-related professional development, as requested.
Improve skill and knowledge base in subject matter, current trends, research, methodology, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving strategies, and interdisciplinary connections.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for substitutes and volunteers, as necessary.
Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Present a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
Perform other duties as assigned.