Moore County Schools Substitute Training Guide
Access valuable information on Moore County Schools' training guide for substitutes for the academic year 2022-2023. Explore details on school-specific procedures, system requirements such as dress code, and essential dos to follow during your substitute teaching assignments.
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Moore County Schools Training for Substitutes 2022-2023
SCHOOLS Each has unique procedures: Hours of operation Details of Safety Plan Discipline Plan Arrival and Dismissal Procedures How to document student attendance Substitutes should be clear on the differences between schools
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Dress Code (Policy 3042R-4042R) Appropriate dress: Neat, clean and suitable ID badges must be worn at all times
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Dress Code (Policy 3042R-4042R) Examples of unprofessional attire: Blue jeans Shorts Athletic suits Cargo pants Skorts Yoga pants
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Dress Code (Policy 3042R-4042R) Examples of unprofessional attire, continued: Leggings unaccompanied by a top that extends beyond the fingertips Spaghetti Straps Revealing necklines Skirts and dresses that are not at least mid-thigh
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Dress Code (Policy 3042R-4042R) Exceptions: PE Teachers may wear appropriate athletic attire The principal may designate a day to permit employees to wear alternative attire Any other exceptions require supervisor approval
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Dress Code (Policy 3042R-4042R) Footwear: dress shoes, sandals, and athletic shoes, if neat and clean in appearance
DOs Follow all Moore County Schools policies Follow Moore County Schools Substitute Handbook Follow the teacher s seating chart and lesson plans If unable to do so for some reason, document for the teacher Remember that you are the adult Ask questions if unsure of what to do
DOs Honor legal requirements for confidentiality Student Information Employee, i.e., personnel information
DONTs Engage in inappropriate conversations/ interactions with students Focus should be on classroom instruction Substitutes are not trained counselors Invite visitors Leave the campus without notifying the office Assume that a planning period for a teacher means no assignment for the sub
DONTs Use your personal cell phone while on duty Leave students unattended Ask for a teacher s username and password
Technology In MCS General Info Moore County Schools has made a commitment to using technology in every classroom. All K-5 students have access to their laptops or devices while at school. All 6th-12thgrade students have laptops issued to them to use both at school and at home.
Technology In MCS General Info, cont. Students carry their laptops with them at all times and are responsible for their own equipment. They must transport their laptops in their assigned cases. There should be no expectation of privacy from any staff or student when using MCS devices and the MCS network. All MCS devices are filtered to block inappropriate websites. All activity is logged and can be reported on if an investigation is ordered.
Technology In MCS General Info, cont. The school media specialist or media tech assistant is the main point of contact for technical issues or questions in each building. The Digital Integration Facilitator is the main contact for instructional uses of technology. Digital Learning site = http://www.ncmcs.org/DigitalLearning
Technology In MCS Guidelines for Substitutes Monitor Monitor Monitor! Always be sure to actively monitor students use of devices by walking around and keeping an eye on their screens. Devices should only be on or open during components of the lesson that require them. Set clear expectations of what students are supposed to be doing on their digital devices and follow through.
Technology In MCS Guidelines for Substitutes, cont. If a student is off-task, consider it the same as any other kind of off-task behavior (daydreaming, doodling, or otherwise not doing what they re supposed to be doing). Redirect the student as appropriate. If a student is using their digital device in severely inappropriate ways (watching movies, browsing inappropriate websites), redirect the student and report the activity to the school principal.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS (BBP) Board Policy 3033-4033-8333 Microorganisms that live in human blood and certain body fluids that can cause HIV, Hepatitis and other serious/deadly diseases Infection can occur through breaks in the skin such as cuts Practice universal precautions (treating all people as if they are infected)
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS (BBP)Board Policy 3033-4033-8333, cont. Familiarize yourself with information contained in the MCS BBP manual If you are exposed, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water immediately. Contact your Principal and school nurse to determine the course of post exposure follow-up. This process is outlined in the BBP manual.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS (BBP) Board Policy 3033-4033-8333, cont. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO: -Blood or body fluids of any kind. Remember: If it is wet, sticky and doesn t belong to you, don t touch it!!!
CHRONIC ILLNESS Conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, Allergies are on the rise Know students in your class who have been diagnosed with any chronic illness Diabetes: When in doubt give a simple sugar, such as orange juice Asthma: Make sure the student carries an inhaler or other emergency drug with them at all times
CHRONIC ILLNESS Allergies: Students should have an epipen or other emergency action medication with them at all times. Never send a sick or acutely ill child alone to the office, send another adult or responsible student if child is not in an emergency situation. If in an emergency, stay with the child and call for help.
