1. Kiyon Massey and Meribeth Gaines Associate Directors for Human Resources Fayette County Public Schools

2.  Who?  What?  When?  Where?  Why?  How?

3.  All eligible and interested individuals who are qualified to work as a substitute.  Qualifications:  At least 64 college credit hours (for sub teachers)  High school diploma (for para subs)  Likes children (preferred)  Desire to ensure that instructional material is presented in the absence of the teacher/staff member.

4.  Face to face interactive process facilitated by building level administration/staff.  Screening questions relate to classroom instruction, management, communication and general school procedures.  The process is similar to an interview but only lasts 10-15 minutes per candidate.  Allows candidates an opportunity to share their strengths and experiences in working with children.

5.  4 times annually  Tentatively: June, August, December, April

6.  A space large enough for 10-12 interview stations for candidates. (Could be one large room.)  A facility that is easy to locate and has ample parking.

7.  The goal is to create an opportunity for substitutes to have a face to face meeting with building level administrators and staff to discuss opportunities for employment.  Building level administrators and staff have an opportunity to find quality substitutes who will make a difference in the classroom.  This process also allows administrators to find quality candidates for permanent positions.

8.  Applicants apply to work as substitutes during specified windows of time.  Once they have an approved background check, they are scheduled for a screening time.  Screeners are secured for the big day – you need 2 screeners per table.  Screenings are scheduled every ten minutes.  Screeners are provided with questions to ask each candidate and assign a score based on the rubric provided.

9.  A successful candidate will earn a 75% or higher to be invited to training.  Each candidate receives a piece of paper detailing next steps in the process.  All candidates who receive a passing score are notified via email of training dates. Those who did not earn a passing score receive an email inviting them to apply again during the next application window.

10.  Basic training on Restraint and Seclusion and Sub Placement System (AESOP)  Detailed training on classroom management, communication, general classroom instruction, substitute expectations and basic school procedures.  Review of the substitute handbook and completion of new employee paperwork.

11.  Approximately one week after sub screening.  Four times annually.  Two sessions – morning and afternoon for 3 hours.

12.  A space large enough for 50-75 people during each session.  Seating is classroom style.  A facility that has a projector and technology that supports your presentation.  A facility that is easy to find and has ample parking.

13.  To ensure that substitutes are prepared to provide instruction and support to our kids in the absence of permanent classroom staff.  To provide substitutes with an opportunity to learn and ask questions prior to walking in the school setting.  To set realistic expectations of a substitute in Fayette County Public Schools.

14.  HR staff and school staff work together to provide all aspects of training.  HR staff: Restraint and Seclusion, Sub Placement System, New Employee Paperwork  School staff: Classroom management/Sub Expectations

15.  Questions that you might have????