Substitute Pool (2026-2027)

Primary Purpose:

• In the absence of the regular classroom teacher / aide, to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

Pay:

• Certified: $90/day
• Non-certified: $75/day
• Extended Rate: $10/day increase when substituting for the same teacher for more than five consecutive days

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written)
• Ability to interpret policy and procedures
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.
• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.
• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school and RISD policies.
• Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Knows school procedures and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as directed by principal

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Prolonged standing and walking; work inside and outside; lifting and carrying; in- district travel as assigned and occasional out-of-district travel.