Substitute Teacher

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:

8/31/2021

Location:

Various Locations

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

August 31, 2021

POSITION: Substitute Teacher (2021-2022 School Year)

LOCATION: DCSS System Wide

JOB SUMMARY:

Substitute teachers are responsible for providing instruction and managing classroom environments in the absence of the teacher. Substitute teachers are required to perform all of the duties of the teachers. Substitute assignments can be for just a day, a week, or sometimes for longer periods depending on the absence period of the regular teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of forty-five (45) college credit hours, 2.2 GPA or greater, unless a valid teacher certificate or valid paraprofessional certificate;

• Must attend SWGA RESA Substitute Training mandatory by the DOE unless a Georgia certified teacher;

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to relate and motivate all students;

• Ability to successfully integrate technology into the classroom while engaging students;

• Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of the teacher, follows all rules and guidelines, lesson plans, etc. and maintain the overall order of the classroom;

• Must be punctual, organized and enthusiastically committed to the success of all assigned students for the class;

• Follows develop detailed instructional plans and outlines for instructing students and subject matter assigned which will achieve the educational results desired;

• Maintains the degree of discipline and order in the classroom necessary to effectively instruct the class;

• Supervises or assists in the supervision of school activities as assigned;

• Performs related duties as assigned as circumstances require;

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor(s).

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will be continuous.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.

THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

Dougherty County School System uses the Applitrack system from Frontline to manage employment applications online.

ABOUT US:

The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle and 3 high schools), five learning centers and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interests include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This document provides descriptive information about the above The Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.