Substitute Teacher
- $18 to $24 Hourly
- Full-Time
The Kindezi Substitute Teacher delivers and manages student instruction and learning through lesson plans from the absent teacher, school leadership, and/or the department/grade level chairperson. They are consistent and dependable with classroom management to ensure the safety of students at all times.
Reports to: Assistant Principal and Principal
Network Support: Chief of Academic Programming
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following essential functions:
- Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
- Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies;
- Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students;
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
- Reports to office upon arrival at school; checks mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention; requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary;
- Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible;
- Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate;
- Organizes students for effective instruction;
- Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building;
- Collects and places students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk;
- Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place;
- Complies with and supports school and state regulations and policies;
- Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/state policies and practices.
Professionalism
- Substitute in classrooms when lead teachers are absent
- Following the daily academic schedule as set by classroom teachers
- Maintaining a classroom environment that is respectful and conducive to students learning and reporting concerns to school administration
- Enforcing established health and safety requirements
- Providing positive behavior support to students as needed
- Providing technical assistance to students while they are engaged in learning
Physical Demands
- Duties performance typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas.
- Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting,
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
- Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
- The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
- Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary.
- Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required on assigned days.
- Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned days as a substitute.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals
- Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
- Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
- High-academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.
- Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
- Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check
- Be able to obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate
- Knowledge/training in restorative practices, crisis management and de-escalation strategies are strongly preferred
- 2+ years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school students preferred
- High School Diploma; Associate’s Degree; At least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from a regionally accredited college or university (must have substitute diploma)
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
- Substitute Teacher $135.00 per day
- Long Term Requirements: $180 per day
- An assignment is considered “Long Term” when a substitute works in the same assignment for 20 consecutive days.
- ALL of the following criteria must be met:
- The substitute must work 20 consecutive days in the same assignment.
- The substitute must qualify for a Georgia Teaching certificate.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to comprehend and follow directives
- The substitute’s certification must match the certification required for the assignment.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Hourly, Temporary
*open until filled*
Address
Kindezi School Inc
386 Pine NE St
Atlanta, GAIndustry
Education
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