Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year

Substitute Teacher

DESCRIPTION:
Instructs and leads student learning in the absence of a regular teacher and in accordance with the goals, directives and curriculum of the Cambridge City School District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains the confidentiality of student and school personnel information in accordance with District policy and law.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students.
• Maintains a positive learning environment and ensures classroom procedures that foster a safe and respectful climate for all students and staff.
• Ensures that learning is appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and secure District facilities.
• Follows, participates and leads students in all safety and evacuation drills and events.
• Reports to main office upon arrival at school and secures substitute identification, credentials and keys; checks mailbox of absent teacher in an effort to know of any issues of immediate import or attention; requests clarification of school rules and procedures from the front office personnel, if necessary.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Consults with persons in appropriate position including peer teachers to seek information or clarification regarding attendance procedures, lesson objectives, daily schedule, materials and equipment location, usage and daily duties.
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate and organizes and groups of students for effective instruction.
• Attends to all non-teaching duties as assigned (i.e. lunch duty, recess duty, study hall duty, etc.).
• Ensure a sustainable relationship with parents, pupils, school personnel, and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite and refined manner.
• Collects and places students' work, assignments in storage according to regular teacher's directions.
• Follows all dismissal procedures, ensures that all instructional materials and classroom equipment are in orderly condition, and prepares a daily substitute report concerning progress and noteworthy issues for the regular classroom teacher before leaving the building.
• Returns substitute identification, credentials and keys to the main office.
• Performs other assigned and related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district or state policies and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's license or ability to present appropriate identification upon request.
• Valid Ohio Teaching License or Substitute Teaching license with The State of Ohio.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• In performing duties & functions of the job, individual will be required to stand, walk, sit, squat/stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach and lift items of varying weights and up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to communicate (vision, hearing and speech) is required.
• Ability to travel to assigned work locations without employer support.
• Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
• Instruction and the provision of required supports to students with special needs may be necessary.
• Must be able to express ideas, interpret situations, and problem solve.
• Must be able to interact positively and effectively with individuals with diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to use various forms of classroom equipment and technology, computer applications, and related peripherals.

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