Long Term Sub - TESOL

id='p682_'>Long Term Sub - TESOL JobID: 682

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:

8/3/2026

Location:

District Wide

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Description: Long-Term Substitute Teacher - TESOL

Estimated: Estimated: Aug 2026 - Nov 2026

Licensure: Early Childhood (PreK3) License, Primary (PreK5) with Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (PreK-12) Endorsement

Title: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Implements lesson plans prepared by the absent teacher. Note: Substitute employees may be required to perform ancillary duties assigned to the absent employee.

Minimum Qualifications: • Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.

• Acts according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

Preferred Attributes: Active listening, creative problem solving, and good time management skills.

Physical Demand Level1: Sedentary strength (seldom lifting/carrying more than 11 lbs.). Duties

require communicating verbally, far/near visual acuity, fine/gross manipulation, reaching at or below

shoulder height, standing/walking, stooping, and using a traditional keyboard.

1 Abridged listing of U.S. Department of Labor physical demand characteristics.

Note: Legally acceptable alternative qualifications, additional assignment-specific skills, and other

physical demands deemed appropriate by the board may be delineated at the time of appointment.

Essential Functions: 1. Maintains in-depth knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy. Implements best practices that support continuous improvement in student participation and achievement.

• Seeks guidance and confirms responsibilities when directives are unclear.
• Notifies the assigned supervisor when leaving the job site during scheduled working hours.
• Develops lesson plans consistent with state learning standards and district curriculum goals.
• Aligns teaching strategies with the learning styles of students. Implements evidence-based instructional strategies that produce quantifiable benefits within well-defined time frames.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Provides timely feedback.
• Participates in team meetings when requested. Helps plan services relevant to needs. Supports student access to inclusive educational opportunities.
• Uses positive behavioral interventions and supports to maintain discipline. Helps students acquire appropriate functional skills (e.g., communication, self-regulation, socialization, etc.).
• Tracks data required by the school district. Prepares accurate, timely records. Monitors reporting

deadlines. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.

• Proctors mandated testing activities as directed. Upholds test security procedures.
• Makes the absent teacher aware of work completed and problems encountered.

2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.

• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Ensures the veracity and security of confidential information.
• Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
• Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency.

• Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.

• Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
• Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when

dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.

Performance Evaluation: Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements, and district administrative procedures.

Working Conditions: The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category.

The district maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment to prevent the adverse impact of substance abuse on employee performance and, to protect the rights of co-workers and the public.

Safety is essential to job performance. All employees are required to comply with workplace health/safety regulations and district policies when duties entail any of the following situations:

Encounters with aggressive, angry, rude, or unpleasant individuals.

Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc.

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens or contagious diseases.

Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes.

Movements that require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.

Operating or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.

Performing tasks that require complex sequencing, dexterity, strength, stamina, etc.

Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Working at heights, in confined spaces, or under diminished/variable lighting.

This job description document does not establish a contract or alter board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.

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