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
• Required Copies of transcripts from each college or university attended

Experience Qualifications

• Previous successful teaching experience or substitute teaching experience

Preferred Skills Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Knowledge of child development
• Able 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
• Able to give and follow oral and written instructions in the English language

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing classroom instruction and maintaining classroom management in the absence of the teacher of record.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.
• The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk.
• The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.