Substitute Specialist

The Atlanta Speech School: Substitute Specialist

Start Date: August 2022

The Atlanta Speech School has evolved over its 84 years into the nation’s most comprehensive center for language and literacy – earning a rising national reputation as the educational equivalent of a teaching hospital. The School attracts a staff of the most gifted and committed teaching professionals who apply the research of the nation’s leading brain development and educational experts to achieve transformational language and literacy outcomes for children through its four school divisions, five clinical programs, and Rollins Center for Language & Literacy (“Rollins Center”) professional development program. The School has never turned away a child in need of services based on his or her family’s financial circumstances. All of the School’s efforts are interrelated and intentional, creating a circle of impact that is continually refined and strengthened across all programs. Our mission is to help each person develop his or her full potential through language and literacy. Please visit our website for further information: www.atlantaspeechschool.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Atlanta Speech School is seeking an organized and dependable Substitute Specialist to begin August 2022. As a school that always challenges itself to grow in our ability to achieve our mission, we seek a candidate who embodies that same spirit of curiosity and tolerance, commitment to excellence, and ability to both innovate and execute. All work is accomplished in the context of reflecting the highest standards in advancing the mission, values, and principles of the Atlanta Speech School.

The Substitute Specialist is responsible for filling temporary classroom vacancies when teachers are absent. It demands ongoing communication with substitute and classroom teachers to ensure that assignments and the classroom experiences are optimal for students. Providing each substitute teacher an orientation to the School and to his/her assigned classroom is a responsibility that is critical to the successful transition to the classroom. Managing the electronic communication system and training teachers and substitute teachers in its use are other key responsibilities of this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Fill the role of substitute teacher as first response to absences
• Manage the system for coordination and assignment of substitute teachers
• Maintain a pool of active, high quality substitute teachers
• Assign substitute teachers to fill all classroom needs
• Provide orientation to all substitute teachers
• Maintain ongoing communication with substitute and teachers in order to maintain an efficient and effective system
• Inform directors of substitute teacher assignments in their respective departments
• Provide reports and feedback to teachers and coordinators
• Assist substitute teachers to obtain classroom materials if no lesson plans are available
• Maintain records for each substitute that will include, at minimum, attendance logs and feedback regarding his/her work performance

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated successful classroom experience, preferably with children with special needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal and organization skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS:

This 190-day, full-time position offers a generous benefit package including health/dental/life/vision and long-term disability insurance; the School subsidizes health insurance premiums of staff and families. Other benefits include Flexible Spending Account; 403(b) Plan; cost reduction of some Atlanta Speech School services; subsidized meals during working hours; and accrued sick leave.

TO APPLY:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, certification, transcripts, and writing sample via e-mail. The writing sample should describe what you consider to be essential qualities that a teacher must possess in order to be effective. The sample should be no more than 500 words.

CONTACT:

Iris Goodson

Director of Human Resources

Subject line: Substitute Specialist

The Atlanta Speech School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: One location