2026-2027 Substitute Teacher

Your application will automatically register you for substitute training class and you will recieve an email with dates for training classes.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Teacher

FLSA: Exempt Professional

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.

• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.

• Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.

• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.

• Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.

• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.

• Report for duty 15 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.

• Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office.

TASKS FOR THE APPLICANT:

• Complete online APPLICATION for Substitute Teacher.
• Bring a copy of your high school diploma or college transcript to the substitute training.
• Read Form I-9 and bring the necessary supporting documentation (Driver License & Social Security Card) to Substitute Teacher training.
• For IRS and PARS purposes we request your social security card.
• Attend a Dayton ISD Substitute Teacher training. Professional attire is required.
• Complete the background/fingerprinting process and pay $48.95 to IdentoGO Services once you have received your email pass from IdentoGo Services; after attending our substitute teacher training course.