Substitute - Substitute K-12
Job Number 4600286993

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Position Summary:
Dual Language Immersion Substitute Teachers provide face-to-face instruction in Spanish and English with students in the school building with specific responsibility for developing students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in both English and Spanish languages. Additionally, Substitute Teachers perform related duties in lieu of the absent educator, or in a class that does not have an assigned educator and ensure continuity of appropriate learning during the absence of permanent educators. Substitutes must be adaptable to changing school and district needs and able to create and maintain a climate that promotes respect, tolerance, and peaceful problem solving for all students. DLI substitutes also respond to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. This position is on-call and is assigned based on operational needs.
Performance Responsibilities:

• Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to students
• Able to provide instruction simultaneously to in-person and remote learners, if necessary
• Responsive to changing school and district instructional needs
• Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
• Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
• Communicates effectively with parents as needed
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch and throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline
• Perform duties, as assigned, with awareness of Atlanta Public Schools Board policies

DLI Specific Performance Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in Spanish for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans
• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans
• Administers tests and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students' language ability
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Prepares a variety of written materials in both English and Spanish (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements

The Application and Hiring Process
1. Complete the application, being sure to attach a digital copy of the following documents:
A- Resume
B- Transcripts from an accredited educational institution confirming completion of your highest level of education
C-Valid (or expired) Georgia Teacher's or Paraprofessional Certificate
If you have not earned either, you will be required to earn the STEDI Substitute Diploma, accessible at https://mylearning.stedi.org/product/subskills-online-training-course-2/.
**The STEDI SubDiploma may be earned AFTER clearing the background check but must be provided before being invited to onboarding.**
2. Applications with three (3) COMPLETED professional references AND the attachments listed above (excluding the STEDI SubDiploma) will be reviewed. The status of your reference forms can be viewed in the "Reference" portion of your application.
3. Applicants being considered for employment will then be instructed, via email, to complete the Criminal Background Check.
4. Applicants who clear the background check will be notified, via email, with next steps.
5. Candidates for employment will be invited to attend Substitute Onboarding, via email.
**Due to the volume of applications, status updates are provided via this online application portal. **
Requirements

• The minimum requirements to be considered for Substitute Teaching positions are as follows:
• Available for face-to-face instruction within the school building with students present
• HS Diploma/GED
• Pass a GBI Criminal Background Check
• Valid or expired Georgia Teacher or Paraprofessional Certificate OR STEDI Substitute Diploma
• Must relate well to students and inspire the love of learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to comprehend and follow directives
• High levels of proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) in both English and Spanish
• Expertise in using best instructional practices, such as standards-based teaching, instructional assessment, cooperative learning, and differentiated instruction
• Experience integrating multicultural concepts across the curriculum preferred
• Skilled in teaching diverse students

Compensation

$87.05-$145.03 per day (Pay rate is based on qualifications held at hire.)
FLSA Status NON-EXEMPT

Employment Category
SUBSTITUTE
Reports to: SUBSTITUTE SERVICES SUPERVISOR