SUB SCREENING AND

TRAINING FOR SUBSKiyon Massey and Meribeth Gaines

Associate Directors for Human ResourcesFayette County Public Schools

SUB SCREENING: GETTING EACH PERSON ON THE RIGHT SEAT ON THE BUS! Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?

SUB SCREENING: WHO? 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.

SUB SCREENING: WHAT?

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.

SUB SCREENING: WHEN 4 times annually

Tentatively: June, August, December, April

SUB SCREENING: WHERE 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.

SUB SCREENING: WHY?? 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.

SUB SCREENING: HOW? 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.

SUB SCREENING: HOW? 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.

SUB TRAINING: WHAT? 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.

SUB TRAINING: WHEN? Approximately one week after sub

screening. Four times annually. Two sessions – morning and afternoon

for 3 hours.

SUB TRAINING: WHERE? 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.

SUB TRAINING: WHY? 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.

SUB TRAINING: HOW? 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

SUB SCREENING AND TRAINING Questions that you might have????