2025-2026 Substitute Teacher (Pool Posting)

All substitute applicants are required to create a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) account, and obtain a Certification ID Number, and have your college/university send your official transcript to the GaPSC.  Instructions and links to the GaPSC are located in the Qualification Exam section of this application.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for providing classroom instruction and maintaining classroom management in the absence of the teacher of record. Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; knowledge of child development; ability 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; and ability to give and follow oral and written instructions in the English language. This position reports to the Principal.

Substitutes employed with Clayton County Public Schools work on an as-needed basis with no guarantee of hours and are not eligible for benefits. Substitutes are reasonably assured to have the opportunity to work, provided schools are in operations. This will not apply in the event of any disruption that is beyond the control of the district (i.e., school closures, inclement weather).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide classroom instruction for 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. 

Participate in professional responsibilities as requested by the teacher of record. 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.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

One of the below requirements must be met:

1. Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.

OR

1. Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty [60] semester hours) above the remedial level with a grade of “C” or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.

OR

3. Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Applicants who only hold a High School Diploma or GED are required to take and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.

Please follow the link below that will allow you to register and take the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.  Please attach the Assessment results to the Documents Section of your employment application:

https://www.gace.ets.org/paraprofessional/test_takers/about.

 WORK HOURS:

• Daily substitutes are limited to work 16 days per calendar month (7 hour days).
• Long-term substitute teachers (10 consecutive days or more in the same classroom) are required to work the schedule of the absent teacher. During long-term assignment(s), substitutes are exempt from limited workdays.

COMPENSATION:

• Daily Substitute Teacher - $120/day
• Long-term Non-Certified Substitute Teacher - $145/day
• Long-term Certified Substitute Teacher - $175/day
• Substitute Paraprofessional - $100/day
• Substitute Pre-K Teacher Assistant - $80/day 

All substitute applicants are required to create a GaPSC account, obtain a Certification ID Number, complete the Verification of Lawful Presence & Affidavit (form must be completed in front of a Notary Public and uploaded to your GaPSC account), and upload all educational credentials (including any transcripts showing completed college level course work) to your GaPSC account.  Instructions and links to the GaPSC are located in the Qualification Exam section of this application.

Salary : $80 - $175