Extra Pay for Extra Duty/Voluntary Stipends Update

• Beginning in FY 2012, non-certificated staff may apply for and be appointment to voluntary stipend positions.
• Three pay dates for Extra Pay for Extra Duty and Academic Stipends: second pay in November 2011, second pay in March 2012, and second pay in June 2012.

All employees of a public school system in Maryland are required to submit their fingerprints and undergo a criminal history background check.  The fee for the criminal history background check is $60.00.  This fee must be paid by the substitute at the time the fingerprinting takes place.  

Below is the 2012 Substitute Employee Training Class Schedule. Each Substitute Employee Training Class will consist of two full day sessions (9:00 AM - 3:30 PM) and a classroom observation at any of our county schools (minimum 1/2 day). All interested applicants must apply online. For additional information please call Diane at 301-475-5511, ext. 189.

The April session will only be open to individuals that hold a valid/current teaching certificate or have recently completed a Maryland approved program for Teacher Education and are eligible for a Professional Eligibility Certificate.  The session will be limited to 40 individuals.  Applications will be accepted March 12, 2012 through March 23, 2012 for the April Session.  

Substitute teachers are hired to teach students in the absence of a teacher, on a daily or long-term basis. Preferred applicants have had some experience in working with children. Substitute employees are paid every two weeks during the school year, based upon the number of days worked. A substitute employee (paraeducator, secretary or teacher) without a bachelor's degree is paid $60 per day and a substitute employee (paraeducator, secretary or teacher) with a degree is paid $70 per day. A substitute teacher who is a retiree from SMCPS or within the state of Maryland is paid $80 per day. As a substitute, you can:

• Make a difference for the children of our community.
• Gain experience in an educational environment.
• Determine your own days and hours of availability.
• Select the schools in which you want to work.
• Be at home when school is not in session.
• Maintain your status as a full-time teacher applicant.
• Earn extra money while you are working part-time elsewhere.

Essential Job Functions of Substitute Teachers

• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the regular teacher in a given day. Long-term substitutes may also be required to attend staff meetings, parent conferences, etc.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other employees and the public and deals with the public relations problems courteously and tactfully.
• Carries out written plans left by the regular teacher for the day's lessons and routines. Marks pupil assignments and classroom work according to school and teacher evaluation policies.
• Records pupil absences according to school procedures.
• Assumes the teacher's responsibility for supervision of students in the building, on the grounds, or on field trips.
• Becomes familiar with and follows school and division procedures for routines and emergencies.
• Leaves a clear, written summary for the teacher of the work covered and other relevant comments.
• During planning period, performs duties as requested by teacher or school administrator.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times: in classroom, school site, administrative buildings and in the community.