Long-Term Social Studies Substitute

Status: Full-time (January 4, 2027 - April 6, 2027)
Closing: When position is filled.
Reports to: Marc Sterner
Position Type: Grade 6 Social Studies Teacher
Date Available: January 4, 2027

Minimum Qualifications:
Required: K-12 Substitute Teaching License
Preferred: Middle Childhood Social Studies Teaching License

Location:
Metro Middle School
420 E. 19th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43201

Job Description:
The social studies educator will maintain instructional continuity by delivering standards-based curriculum, providing differentiated instruction tailored to varied learning styles, and utilizing
assessment data to support individual student growth through ongoing coaching and office hours.

Responsibilities:

Lesson Planning, Delivery & Personalized Support

• Implement mastery-based lesson plans tailored to individual student needs to drive learning outcomes and academic growth.
• Provide targeted instruction, coaching, and daily social-emotional learning instruction through advisory class.

Assessment, Feedback & Record Keeping

• Assess student progress continuously and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Deliver constructive feedback to students, identifying strengths and areas for growth.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, including gradebook entries, attendance, and assessment results.

Classroom Management, Safety & Supervision

• Establish standards of student behavior to ensure a safe, positive, supportive, and productive learning environment.
• Supervise students during out-of-classroom activities throughout the school day.

Collaboration, Communication & Mission Alignment

• Partner collaboratively with families, colleagues, and administrators to optimize learning and maintain high-quality instruction.
• Keep parents and administrators informed of student progress through regular communication.
• Align practice with the educational mission and institutional policies of Metro Middle School.

Additional Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with middle school students.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn, educational technology platforms (e.g., Schoology, Google Workspace, Zoom).

Salary: $170/day

Please send resume and cover letter to employment@themetroschool.org

School Website: www.themetroschool.org