Substitute Teacher 2026-2027

Substitute - Instructional

Primary Focus:
Oversee lessons and maintain order in the classroom when the regular classroom teacher is unavailable.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Supervises: No direct reports

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions
The responsibilities and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations will be made to help enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:
Maintain and respect the confidentiality of student and school personnel information
Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies
Ensure the adequate supervision to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Report to the office upon arrival at school
Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time, and in a manner that motivates students to learn and participate
Organize students for effective instruction
Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building
Collect and place students' papers in the regular teacher's desk
Return instructional materials, equipment, and keys to the proper place
Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates
Report to the office before departure from school.
Maintain a low substitute cancellation rate
Comply with NPCS policies
Regularly check the assigned school email account and complete annual employee training
Perform other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, and Licensing Requirements:
IDOE Substitute Teaching permit, and 2 years of experience working with children in an educational setting, passing the ParaPro, or 48 hours of college credit

Physical Demands:
Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed materials
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Ability to reach in all directions
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to operate office equipment . Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
Ability to communicate so others will be able to understand a typical conversation clearly.

SALARY: $110/day for Teacher job; $15.95/hour for IA job

HOURS / DAY: Varies