Substitute Teacher Orientation

WELCOME Human Resources Support Team  Mrs. Linda Dorr, Assistant Superintendent Laura Beth Gruettner Kelli Roach Kim Roher Gwen Handy Henry County Public Schools  A Great Place to Work  Excellent Schools  Outstanding Students

Henry County Public Schools VISION Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are embraced, and learning is celebrated.

enVISION 2018 Strategic Plan Objective 2: High Quality Professionals Henry County Public Schools will be directed by 21 st century professionals.

Henry County Public Schools Mission Henry County Public Schools, a high- performing school division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self- discipline, motivation, and excellence.

Henry County Public Schools Parameters The needs of students will always come first. There is a direct relationship between teacher expectations and student achievement. Integrity is essential to decision-making. Unethical behavior is never accepted, ignored or tolerated. Everyone has the right to feel physically and emotionally safe at school.

Be Prompt Dress Appropriately Carry on the Instructional Program Show Enthusiasm Supervise Students/Keep Students Safe Consult with School Staff – Sick or Emergency Situations Maintain Confidentiality Complete Substitute’s Report to Principal All Substitutes must sign in upon arrival and out at the end of day. Refer to page 4 in Substitute Handbook RESPONSIBILITIES

PROCEDURES Check-in and Check-out Policy Make Contact with Principal or his/her designee Lesson Plans/Classroom Management Complete Substitute Report to Principals at the end of the day Technology in the classrooms  SmartBoards  Sound Amplification System  Ipads  Refer to page 4 and 5 – Substitute Handbook

PAYMENT PROCEDURES Paid Monthly Direct Deposit Pay Periods  Begins the 1 st day of the month  Ends on the last day of the month  Refer to page 5 – Substitute Handbook

PAY SCALE Substitute Teacher, Retired Teacher$ Substitute Teacher, Retired Teacher $ Long Term (+10 days) Substitute Teacher, Bachelor’s $ or Master’s Degree) Substitute Teacher, (Bachelor’s$ or Master’s Degree Only), Long Term (+10 days) Substitute Teacher, (Associate’s Degree$ ParaPro Test or Two Years College) Substitute Teacher Aide (Special Education $ Only) Substitute Support Staff$ 55.00

PAYMENT PROCEDURES CAFETERIA  Substitute Cafeteria Worker $7.65 per hour  Substitute Assistant Cafeteria Manager $9.25 per hour  Substitute Cafeteria Manager $10.25 per hour

PAYMENT PROCEDURES TRANSPORTATION  Substitute Driver, Regular Run $45.00 per day  Substitute Driver, Special Education $45.00 per day  Substitute Bus Aide, Special Education $36.00 per day  Special Runs (Field Trips) $8.00 per hour  Activity Runs $9.00 per hour

CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES You have a change of name, address, or telephone number You have a change in banks You wish to be removed from the Substitute List

REMEMBER Substitutes are  Temporary Employees  Contacted on an “As Needed Basis”  Refer to page 2 – Substitute Handbook

SUBSTITUTE’S DAILY CHECKLIST Daily Routine Helpful Hints for Substitute Teachers Substitute Information Sheet School Arrival and Dismissal Times Refer to page 8 – Substitute Handbook

Internet Safety Social Networking  Texting   Cell Phone  Using technology devices for personal use during the instructional day

HEALTH/ SAFETY ISSUES Blood Borne Diseases HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Exposure Control Plan Universal Precautions Refer to pages 11 and 12

SUBFINDER SYSTEM Ms. Kim Roher Program Support Specialist Administrative Assistant SubFinder Telephone Number Website: DIRECT EXT: Refer to page 5 in Substitute Handbook

Forms Teacher’s Report to the Principal – page 13, Substitute’s Handbook Substitute’s Report to the Principal – page 14, Substitute’s Handbook Schools’ Arrival and Dismissal Times – page 9 Substitute Information Sheet – Handout Bloodborne Pathogens Affidavit Page

Important Reminders Do not leave students unattended Appropriate Attire – no jeans Keep classroom doors locked to protect students’ personal items and the school division’s electronic equipment Monitor student us of electronic equipment (IPADS, IPODS, laptops) Follow teacher’s lesson plans No personal use of cell phones during instructional time Do not read personal novels during instructional time Do not use technology devices for personal use during the instructional day. Please do not eat in front of children/do not leave the building for lunch

QUESTIONS/ COMMENTS Please Contact Ms. Roher, if any information in your profile has changed or you have acquired another job and wish to be removed from the substitute list. Cafeteria and Transportation Substitutes will please contact Laura Beth Gruettner at