Job Description

Applicants for Substitute Teaching are required to submit an on-line application and attach a copy of your educational records (G.E.D., High School Diploma/Transcript, College Diploma/Trasnscript, or Cerftified Teaching Certificate).

You must complete the Substitute Teacher Orientation prior to working as a substitute.

Position Summary:

Provide classroom instruction, maintain classroom management, and perform related duties to ensure daily routines and responsibilities are followed during the absence of the regular employee.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree or 60 hours of post-secondary education preferred
• Satisfactory completion of Pioneer RESA 3 Hours Substitute Teacher Training Course or possession of a valid or expired Georgia Teaching Certificate (or letter of eligibility of same), or documentation of completion of Substitute Teacher Training with surrounding school systems.
• Criminal background clearance
• Positive professional references

Description:

• Maintain positive and orderly classroom and provide instruction to students according to the plans left by the regular employee.
• Supervise students outside the classroom (hallways, cafeteria, etc.).
• Use appropriate behavior management strategies.
• Act in a professional and ethical manner
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Adhere to all Hall County School District Board of Education policies and all state and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist • Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees • Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
• Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information and instruction
• Vision: Abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.