Substitute - Stellar - Grades K-5

License and Certification Qualifications

• 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 Education Qualifications

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

Required Experience Qualifications

• Previous successful teaching experience or substitute teaching experience preferred

Skills Qualifications

• 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
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of office and media equipment
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions in the English language

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 teachers 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

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time
• Required to talk, hear, stand, and walk
• May be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions