26/27 Elementary Options Substitute 5th Grade 400179

400 Montclair Elementary; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools is seeking an Options Substitute for 5th grade at 400 Montclair Elementary in Fayetteville, NC. The position reports to the principal and requires NC certification in the assigned teaching area.

The role emphasizes leadership, technology-enabled instruction, and collaboration with families to support a diverse student body. Background checks and a full-time commitment are noted.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree from an accredited institution with NC certification in assigned area of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership to establish a respectful environment for a diverse student population and to reflect on practice.
• Uses a variety of instructional methods and technology to teach core content and align with standards.
• Collaborates with families and significant adults to support students, including those with special needs.
• Maintains ethical principles and acts as a team player and role model for colleagues.

Education

Four-year degree with NC certification in assigned area of teaching

Job description

26/27 Elementary Options Substitute 5th Grade 400179

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903314
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

TITLE:Options Substitute

QUALIFICATIONS:A four-year degree from an accredited institution with NC certification in assigned area of teaching.

REPORTS TO:Principal

JOB GOAL:To demonstrate leadership, to establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students, to know the content they teach, to facilitate learning for their students, and to reflect on their practice.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teachers demonstrate the value of lifelong learning and encourage their students to learn and grow by:

• Building leadership among the staff and with the administration in order to bring about consensus and common shared ownership of the vision and purpose of work of the school.
• Making the content they teach engaging, relevant, and meaningful to students’ lives by aligning their instruction with the common core, essential standards, and 21st-centurycontent which includes: global awareness, financial, economic, business, entrepreneurial literacy, civic literacy, and health awareness.
• Teaching existing core content that is revised to include skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and information and communications technology (ICT) literacy.
• Facilitating instruction using a variety of instructional methods that are appropriate for their students by integrating and utilizing technology.
• Using a variety of methods to assess what students have learned and to help them work in teams and develop leadership qualities.
• Working collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students, adapts their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs, and embraces fairness in the school community and in the world.
• Demonstrating ethical principles including honesty, integrity, fair treatment, and respect for others. (Code of Ethics for NC Educators, NCAC 6C.0601; Standards of Professional Conduct for NC Educators, NCAC 6C.0602)

Serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer-driven, and valuing fairness.

Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.

Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

REV 04/25

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $2,846 to $2,846 Per Month
Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Darius Gillespie , Principal
• 400 Montclair Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]