Substitute Teacher - School Year 2026-2027

id='p1520_'>Substitute Teacher - School Year 2026-2027 JobID: 1520

Position Type:

Substitute

Date Posted:

6/8/2026

Location:

Various Locations

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHING POSITIONS

JOB DESCRIPTION: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (can also sub for paraprofessionals)

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides instruction at an appropriate instructional level that enables students to learn and achieve to the maximum of their abilities in the absence of the teacher or paraprofessional.

REPORTS TO: School Principal and Other Authorized School Administrator

PAY: Substitute teacher pay rate is $150/day, $200/day for long-term substitute and $65/day for substitute paraprofessional

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Implement plans left by the teacher of record as well as have a system for collecting and organizing resources.
• Keep the necessary records as indicated by the teacher of record or principal.
• Accept responsibility for every duty/activity for which the Classroom Teacher is responsible.
• Keep all students safe and maintain behavior and classroom management which is conducive to learning.
• Be aware of and practice good professional ethics including respect for confidential information.
• Exemplify at all times to the best of his/her ability those aspects of work relationships that will be a credit to all concerned.
• Respect the Teachers for whom they substitute as being experienced, professional and capable of guiding their work experiences and cheerfully accept suggestions for improvement.
• Dress appropriately and be neat in appearance.
• Be prompt and efficient in carrying out assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum high school diploma or GED required; college preferred. Must enjoy working with children.

Email any unresolved questions to Nicole.Watson@dcssga.org