2026 -2027 Substitute Teacher

Liberty County Schools•Hinesville, GA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Liberty County School System is seeking Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The application process involves completing an online application, fulfilling substitute test requirements (if applicable), completing the LiveScan background check, and attending a mandatory training session. All communications will be sent electronically. Substitute teacher positions are posted three times a year: Summer, Fall, and Spring. References must be from present or past supervisors and submitted electronically.

Requirements

Completed Liberty County School System on line application
Two recommendations from previous supervisors. (Note: One of the recommendations must be from the most recent or current immediate supervisor)
Copy of diploma(s), transcripts, and other relevant information
High school diploma
Valid teacher certificate
Applicants who do not have a four-year degree must pass a 98 question basic screening test and make an acceptable score of 80 or higher.
Applicants with a four-year degree must provide official transcripts of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Complete the LiveScan (Background Check) process.
Attend a four-hour training session at the Liberty County Board of Education.
Bring Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and Official Transcripts (Bachelor’s degree or higher) to training.

Nice To Haves

Resume/CV (optional)

Responsibilities

Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
Teaches the lesson outlined and described in the Substitute Teacher's Guide as prepared by the absent teacher.
Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures.
Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
Maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances.
Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, or Superintendent of Schools.
Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.