Substitute Teacher Workshop

1. Substitute Teacher Workshop CSRA RESA  Phone (706) 556-6225 Fax: (706) 556-8891

2. Group Norms and Housekeeping Group Norms: Ask questions Work toward solutions Honor confidentiality Meet commitments or let others know if you’re struggling Housekeeping Phone calls Restrooms Breaks Lunch

3. Partner Up and Let’s Get to Know Someone! • Name • Have they substituted before? • Why do they want to be a substitute? • What problems do they anticipate OR what subjects do they want to cover in this workshop? • What grade levels do they prefer? • What is something interesting about your partner?

4. State Requirements Background Check Requirements Summary Substitute Responsibilities Ethics Confidentiality Professional Dress Planning a Successful Lesson Students with Special Needs Classroom Management Discipline Basic Survival Tips Self Evaluation Form Today’s Topics:

5. The Top Seven Reasons to Become a Substitute Teacher!

6. You enjoy the challenge of being awakened at 6:00 a.m. and asked to be in class by 7:30 a.m.!

7. 2. You enjoy the challenge of guessing what to wear each time the principal calls and says, “We’re not sure whether you will be teaching eighth grade language arts or second grade PE today, but just come prepared for either!”

8. 3. You think that a large grease spot in the center of your dress is attractive.

9. 4. Your pay is generous enough for you to retire early!

10. 5. Your presence in the room gives students many opportunities to think creatively, especially when you ask such questions as “How do you usually begin class?” or “What does your teacher normally do when you finish an assignment early?”

11. 6. You love the phrase, “But Mr. Smith doesn’t do it that way!”

12. 7. You believe that every child who wipes her nose on your best suit is displaying a positive sign of establishing good relationships with adults!

13. The REAL Top Seven Reasons to Become a Substitute Teacher! • You have flexible work hours. • There are relatively few non-work responsibilities. • You can be influential to students. • Subbing is great practice for future teachers and for those who are considering becoming teachers. • You choose the age group of students to teach. • There are many chances to express your creativity. • Substitute teaching can be fun.

14. State RequirementsState Rule 505-2-.36 From: O.C.G.A 20-2-216Effective November 15, 2004 Priority shall be given to persons with the highest qualifications. The qualifications are ranked as follows: • Possession of a valid or expired professional teaching certificate (or letter of eligibility for the same) based on a bachelor’s degree or higher; • Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher; • Completion of at least one or more years of postsecondary training beyond a high school diploma ranked in order of number of years completed; • Possession of a high school diploma; • Possession of a GED certificate.

15. State Requirements (cont.) • Any position that requires 46 or more consecutive days in a school year must be filled with a certified in-field teacher. • Substitute teachers who hold only a high school diploma or GED certificate may not work in any one classroom more than 10 consecutive days. • The employing school system must provide four hours of initial substitute training.

16. Background Check Requirement From O.C.G.A. § 20-2-211 (2006) • All school employees must be fingerprinted and have a criminal record check. • The school system may employ a person for a maximum of 200 days in order to allow for the receipt of the results of the criminal record check. • Fingerprints must be submitted to the National Crime Information Center through the FBI or the US Department of Justice. • It is the duty of each law enforcement agency in this state to fingerprint those persons. • Fees required for a criminal record check may be paid by the local system or by the individual.

17. Professionalism The substitute teacher: • is in charge of the classroom. • is responsible for delivery of the instructional program. • is responsible for the care, welfare, safety, and security of students in the classroom. • Is a professional who works closely with the paraprofessional and other school staff to ensure effective learning in the school. • is not a “babysitter” who wastes learning time when the teacher is absent.

18. Substitute Responsibilities • Be available and notify your schools of days that you are not available. • Answer the phone promptly and cheerfully! • Arrive on time. • Be prepared to do the duties of the regular teacher. • Be prepared to cover other duties during the regular planning period. • Be flexible. Assignments sometimes change.

19. Substitute Responsibilities (cont.) • Report to the office upon arrival. • Know policies, rules, and the curriculum. • Follow lesson plans as closely as possible. . • At the end of the day, organize all materials and papers, • Leave the room orderly, • Return materials and equipment to their proper places. • Leave a note for the regular teacher regarding the activities of the day.

20. Georgia law prohibits the use of tobacco in any public enclosed place. Tobacco Free Environment • Most local school systems prohibit smoking anywhere on their property and at all events sponsored in other areas.

21. Code of Ethics for Georgia Educators Effective October 15, 2009

22. Code of Ethics • Definitions of terms • Eleven Standards

23. Definition of an Educator • An educator is a teacher, administrator, or other personnel who holds a PSC certificate and persons who have applied for but have not yet received a certificate. • For the purpose of the Code of Ethics for Educators, “educators” also refers to paraprofessionals, aides, and substitute teachers.

24. Definition of a Student • A student is any individual enrolled in the state’s public or private schools from preschool through grade 12 or any individual between and including the ages of 3 and 17

25. Standard One: Legal Compliance An educator should abide by federal, state and local laws and statutes.

26. Standard Two: Conduct with Students An Educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom.

27. Standard Two: Conduct with Students (Cont) • Any Child Abuse • Harassment • Inappropriate Relationships (email, letters, phone calls, dates, etc.) • Furnishing tobacco, alcohol or drugs

28. Standard Three: Alcohol or Drugs An Educator should refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs during the course of professional practice

29. What is a school-related activity? • Any activity sponsored by the school or school system (booster clubs, parent-teacher groups, or any activity designed to enhance curriculum, i.e., Foreign Language trips

30. Standard Four: Honesty • An educator should exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice.

31. Applications Transcripts Certificate Employment History Qualifications Criminal History Recommendations Reports Evaluations Testing Absences or Leave Investigation or Inquiry Unethical conduct includes misrepresenting

32. Standard Five: Public Funds and Property An educator entrusted with public funds and property should honor that trust with a high level of honesty, accuracy and responsibility.

33. Funds and Property • Misusing public or school-related funds • Failure to account for funds collected from students or parents • Submitting fraudulent requests for reimbursement of expenses or for pay • Co-mingling public or school-related funds with personal funds • Using school property without the approval of the local board of education/governing board.

34. Standard Six: Remunerative Conduct • An educator should maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents, patrons, or businesses when accepting gifts, gratuities, favors, and additional compensation.

35. Standard Seven: Confidential Information • An educator should comply with state and federal laws and local policies relating to confidentiality of student and personnel records … covered by confidentiality agreements.

36. Standard Eight: Abandonment of Contract • An educator should fulfill all of the terms and obligations detailed in the contract with the local board of education or education agency for the duration of the contract.

37. Standard Nine: Required Report • An educator should file reports of a breach of one or more of the standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators, child abuse (OCGA 19-7-5), or any other required report.

38. Standard Ten: Professional Conduct • An educator shall demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized professional standards and preserves the dignity and integrity of the teaching profession.

39. Unethical Conduct Includes: • Conduct that impairs ability to function professionally • Harassment of colleagues • Misuse/Mismanagement of tests or test items • Uncontrolled anger • Any pattern of conduct that is detrimental to students

40. Standard Eleven: Testing An education shall administer state-mandates assessments fairly and ethically. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited too: • Committing any act that breaches Test Security • Compromising the integrity of the assessment

41. Confidentiality The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) • Gives parents rights with respect to their children's education records. • Limits information to those who “need-to-know.”

42. FERPA (cont.) • Schools must have written permission from the parent in order to release any information. • Information may be released to the following parties without parental permission. a. Other schools to which a student is transferring, b. Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes, c. Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student, d. Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school,

43. e. Accrediting organizations, f. To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena, g. Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies, and h. State and local authorities within a juvenile justice system. 5. “Directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance are not protected information and may be released.

44. Professional Dress • More formal dress will help establish a tone of respect and discipline among children. • Jeans and other recreational clothing are not usually appropriate. • Any item of clothing that causes a distraction, creates a safety hazard for the job, or disrupts the normal classroom environment is inappropriate. • Some teaching situations, such as physical education classes, may require a different mode of dress.

45. Effective Instruction • Start the class promptly. • Follow the lesson plans. • Address your students personally. • Make directions and instructions clear and concise. • In addition to giving oral directions, write them on the board. • State questions clearly, allowing time for students to think before responding.

46. Effective Instruction (cont.) • Be enthusiastic. • Involve as many students as possible in the lesson. • Provide equal opportunity for all students to respond. • Summarize each teaching segment. • Give clear and concise assignments. • Have some plans and activities that can be used if there are no lesson plans

47. Structure of a Lesson • Warm-up or mind set, • Statement of the objectives of this lesson, • Delivery of the lesson, • Guided practice, • Independent practice, and • Review/wrap-up activities.

48. Videos • All films must be part of a standards-aligned lesson. • Films may not be used for purely recreational, entertainment or rewards. • The use of any films other than those available through the Media Center must have prior approvalof the site administrator.

49. Use of computers and internet • Must be related to the lesson. • Must be monitored at all times!

50. SPONGE ACTIVITIES