Long Term Substitute Teacher (Temporary Position)

About the role

The Division/Department is School Leadership and Operations. This position is available on a contract basis without a specified work year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction; encourage and assess student achievement and progress; and manage the learning environment effectively.
• Exhibit best practice based on current research and facilitate students' use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction.
• Plan using State and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources, and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.
• Analyze and use student learning data to inform planning.
• Promote student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning and to promote key skills.
• Use appropriate instructional technology and a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources, effectively to enhance student learning.
• Challenge and support each student's learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
• Systematically gather, analyze, and use relevant data to measure student progress; inform instructional content and delivery methods; and provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents/guardians.
• Create a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
• Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and the school's mission; participate in professional growth opportunities and contribute to the profession.
• Compile, maintain, and submit all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Carry out duties in accordance with federal and state laws, Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, and established State and local School Board policies, regulations, and practices.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate, and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
• Collaborate with designated paraprofessionals and other school and District personnel to ensure student progress.
• Engage in ongoing communication and share instructional goals, expectations, and student progress in a timely and constructive manner, using a variety of modes of communication as appropriate.

Qualifications

A valid Georgia Educator Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the needs of students; ability to plan, implement, and evaluate effective strategies, resources, and data to address differentiated needs; ability to analyze and use student learning data; ability to use appropriate instructional technology and research-based instructional strategies and resources; ability to challenge and support student learning; ability to systematically gather, analyze, and use relevant data; ability to create a student-centered, academic environment; ability to exhibit professional ethics and contribute to the profession; ability to communicate effectively; ability to collaborate with designated paraprofessionals and other school and District personnel; ability to engage in ongoing communication and share instructional goals, expectations, and student progress.

Benefits

Fringe benefits include FICA paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.