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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS (000)

Substitute Teacher

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A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.

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Substitute Teacher Lincoln County Schools
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
(000)
  • Lincolnton, North Carolina This job is also posted in Lincoln County Schools
  • NC, and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details
Job ID:
3971949
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined Job Description
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS/DUTIES
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Substitute Teacher for Lincoln County Schools. All substitutes must complete an online application (select apply for this job above to begin the process). Once your application has been received and reviewed by Human Resources, you will be contacted by Suzanne Boyle, Administrative Assistant, to discuss the next steps. If you do not hear from Ms. Boyle within two weeks of applying, please feel free to contact her at suzanne.boyle@lincoln.k12.nc.us or at 704.736.1017, ext 30208.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVING AS A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 1
) Must be at least 21 years of age. 2) Lincoln County Schools Human Resources will contact you to schedule a required HR appointment after you have applied 2) Authorize Lincoln County Schools to conduct a drug test, background check, and possess good moral character. 3) Provide a limited health physical and TB test within the past calendar year. 4) If you are a non-certified teacher applicant, you must complete the online Substitute Courses in Canvas. This information will be sent to you once you have been contacted by Human Resources 5) ONE of the following must be provided in order to serve as a substitute teacher: College transcripts showing at least 30 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited 4-year college or university, or from a regionally accredited community college, technical institute or other college. If you do not have a transcript, you may provide your ACT or SAT scores. You must have a score of 800 (old) or 1,200 (new) on the SAT, or a score of 18 or better on the ACT. The score report must be included in your online application. If you do not have a transcript or ACT/SAT scores, you may take the
WORKKEYS
test (National Career Readiness Test)at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) in Hickory. All substitute teachers must meet the following requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) before being able to serve as a substitute teacher in the
Lincoln County Schools:
Hold an Associate's degree or higher (in any area); Or a passing score as noted below on the WorkKeys Test offered at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) WorkKeys is a standardized assessment that evaluates an individual's skills in many subject areas such as: workplace documents, applied math and business writing. These subject areas are the three areas in which a person must test and score high enough in order to receive a Career Readiness Certificate. The WorkKeys Test must be passed before you begin serving as a sub. Information on scheduling the WorkKeys test will be provided during your HR appointment. Lincoln County Schools will pay for the first test. Future tests will be at the expense of the substitute ($55.00). The following tests will be administered: Workplace Documents
  • The state requires a passing level of 4 or above Applied Math
  • The state requires a passing level of 4 or above Business Writing
  • The state requires a passing level of 3 or above
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK
Manages student learning in accordance with the goals and directives of the school and the district. Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay
  • Revised December 28, 2022 (effective August 1, 2022)
Certified:
$142 per day (Certified means you hold a valid NC teaching license)
Non-certified:
$112.50 per day If you have a valid NC teaching license and it expires during the school year, you must inform Human Resources immediately in order for your pay to be adjusted from certified to non-certified rate of pay. Any amount overpaid must be refunded to Lincoln County Schools. Teachers with 30 years of creditable service (as indicated on your retirement statement from Orbit), can request a Lifetime License. Please log into the online licensure system, request Renew License, attach the required documentation (.pdf file), and note in the comment section "Lifetime Retiree Renewal".
The login address is:
https://vo.licensure.ncpublicschools.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks: Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information. Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with board 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. 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. Completes a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher. Collects and places students' papers in regular teacher's desk. Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place. Determines if his/her services will be required for the next school day. Complies with and supports school and district regulations and policies. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district policies and practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
Duties performed typically in school settings include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting is required, as well as performing very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normalspoken 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.
EVALUATION
Building administrator(s) will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.
Position Type:
Substitute