2026 -2027 Substitute Teacher
About The Position
The Substitute Teacher fills in for an absent teacher on an on-call, as-needed basis. The substitute reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival and follows the absent teacher’s lesson plans and the Substitute Teacher’s Guide. The role requires maintaining a safe, positive learning environment, supervising students, following district policies and applicable laws, protecting students and school property, keeping required records, and leaving the teacher detailed notes about issues experienced during the day. Applicants complete an online application while the position is posted, provide two recommendations from previous supervisors (including the most recent or current immediate supervisor), and submit education documents. Applicants without a four-year degree must pass a 98-question basic screening test with a score of at least 80. Applicants with a four-year degree are exempt from testing but must provide official transcripts for a bachelor’s degree or higher. Applicants must complete a LiveScan fingerprinting and background check after meeting the applicable requirements, then attend a required four-hour substitute teacher training session after a successful background check and HR notification.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid teacher certificate.
- Submit a completed Liberty County School System online application while the position is posted.
- Provide two recommendations from previous supervisors; one must be from the most recent or current immediate supervisor. Friends and relatives are not accepted as references.
- Applicants without a four-year degree must pass a 98-question basic screening test with a score of 80 or higher.
- Applicants with a four-year degree must provide official transcripts for a bachelor’s degree or higher and are exempt from the screening test.
- Complete the LiveScan fingerprinting and background check process at the Hinesville Police Department.
- Attend the required four-hour substitute teacher training session after HR notification.
- Bring a driver’s license and Social Security card to training; the Social Security card must match the applicant’s legal name.
- Provide a copy of diploma(s), transcripts, and other relevant information.
Nice To Haves
- Resume/CV (optional).
Responsibilities
- Report to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school.
- Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to students’ individual needs.
- Teach the lesson outlined in the Substitute Teacher’s Guide and follow the absent teacher’s lesson plans.
- Ensure district policies are observed during activities.
- Create a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supervise all children in the classroom at all times.
- Know fire exits and fire drill, severe storm, and tornado warning procedures.
- Review notes for the day and take attendance.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Adapt to circumstances and exercise good judgment, using appropriate language and behavior while on assignment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent of Schools.
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
- Leave detailed notes for the teacher about issues experienced during the day.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
