Jefferson City Schools  Substitute Teacher  Application Process    1. Print the Application and Reference Forms   

­­If you hold an active GA Teaching Certificate, continue to step 2.  ­­If not, you must attend a substitute teacher training and receive a certificate, then  continue to step 2.   

2. Have Background Check Completed  *Bring a money order for $47.50 payable to Jefferson City Schools to the Board of  Education located at 345 Storey Lane, Jefferson  GA  30549  *Receive an ORI number and take it to the courthouse  *Have your fingerprints scanned  *Return to pick up the report   

3. Provide Background Report and Paperwork  *Bring background report to the Board Office with  *Completed: Application, Reference Forms, Proof of Education (Diploma or GED),  Teacher’s Certification or Sub­Training Certificate, General Information, Tax Forms,  I­9 (with copies of acceptable documents) and Drug Free Workplace    ***When all of the above is completed your name will be submitted to the Board for approval. The Board meets  each 2nd ​​  Thursday (requirements must be met no later than the Tuesday prior to the Board meeting). 

  

  Checklist  Completed Application   

Reference Forms  (2)   

Proof of Education   

Teacher’s Certification or Sub­Training Certificate   

Background Report   

General Info Sheet   

Tax Forms   

I­9 with acceptable documents  (list included)   

Drug Free Workplace 

JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOLS 345 STOREY LANE JEFFERSON, GA 30549

(706) 367-2880

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER APPLICATION NAME---------------------------ADDRESS_______________________

TELEPHONE------------SSN-----------EDUCATION & TRAJNING Name of Schoo) & location

Dates

Other Info.

Degree/Diploma

SCHOOLS PREFERRED (CIRCLE ONE OR MORE) Jefferson Academy

Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Middle

Jefferson High

GRADES PREFERRED (CIRCLE ONE OR MORE OR WRITE ALL____� PK

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EMPLOYMENT RECORD

(Include previous experiences as· a substitute & other experience working with children)

Employer & complete address

Position

Dates

Reason for Leaving

Do you hold a current Georgia Teaching Certificate? ----- ---�----If YES, eerliflcate tyj,e:___________ Areas: ----------

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Jefferson CITY SCHOOLS

JEFFERSON, GEORGIA 30549 · SUBSTITUTE TEACHER CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM

(Please type or print ·1he reference name.)

_______________has applied for a job as a substitute teacher and has given your name as a reference. Thank you Jar your assistance in completing this /arm. Your reply will be used in a confidential manner. Please use the following scale in rating the applicant: (1) superior; (2) ?bove average; (3) average; (4) below average; (5) not observed.

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PERSONAL OUALIFJCATJ.ONS Exhibits poise and sell control Communicates effectively (language usage, clarity, etc.) Handles situations tacttulfy (common sense) Fi elates well to school age children Ability to take constructive criticism JOB EFFECTIVENESS Ability to follow written directions (lesson plans) Ability to keep records Efficient use of time Ability to follow a schedule Ability to maintain class order Ability to use textbooks and other printed materfal OVERALL EVALUATION

In what relationship have you had the opportunity to judge the applicant?

Would you employ/re-employ this applicant? _______________ Please use the reverse side of this form Jor further comments. Date

Signature (reference)

Organization

Present Position

Telephone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

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Board Policy Drug-Free Workplace

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Descriptor Code: GAMA

The Board is concerned with the well-being of all school system personnel. The Board recognizes that a drug-free workplace encourages employee productivity and promotes the accomplishment of the Board's missions and goals. In accordance with Georgia's Drug-Free Public 1Nork Force Act of 1990, the Board hereby declares that the manufacture, distribution, sale or possession of controlled substances, or other dangerous drugs are prohibited in the workplace for all Board employees. In addition, the beverage alcohol Is included in this policy in regard to the workplace. The Board prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, distribution or sale of alcohol in the workplace. For purposes of this policy, the following definitions shall apply: 1. "Controlled substance" means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of the term 'controlled substance' in paragraph (4} of Code Section 16-13-21; 2. "Convicted" or "conviction" refers to a final conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction or the acceptance of a plea of guilty; 3. "Dangerous drug" means any drug or substance defined as such under Code Section 16-13-21; 4. "Marijuana" means any substance described in paragraph (16) of Code Section 1613-21; 5. "Board employee" means any person employed on a full-time, part-time, temporary, or intermittent basis and shall also include all officials or administrators of the Jefferson City Schools. A Any Board employee who is convicted for the first time, under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, of any criminal offense involving the manufacture, distribution, sale or possession of a controlled substance, marijuana or a dangerous drug shall be suspended from his or her employment for a period of not less than two months. Any such employee shall be required as a condition of completion of suspension to complete a drug abuse treatment and education program licensed under Chapter 5 of Title 26 approved by the Board. Any such person shall be ineligible for any employment for a period of three months from the date of conviction.

B. Any employee who is convicted for a second or subsequent time under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, of any criminal offense involving the manufacture, distribution, sale or possession of a controlled substance marijuana or a dangerous drug shall be terminated from his/her employment and shall be ineligible for employment with the Jefferson City Schools for a period of five years from the most recent date of conviction.

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