4th Grade Math & STEM Substitute Teacher

Cleveland City Schools; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 18,450 - 31,365; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland City Schools is seeking a long-term substitute Elementary School Teacher for K-5, covering 8/31/26–10/19/26. The candidate must hold a Tennessee teaching license and will be paid $100/day for the first 20 days, with the rate increasing based on degree level and experience.

No benefits are offered for this placement. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, grading, maintaining records, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Valid Tennessee teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Meets health and physical requirements.
• FLSA exempt.

Responsibilities

• Prepares teaching outline for course of student.
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter in class.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests and records results.
• Assigns lessons and corrects papers.
• Maintains order in classroom and on playground.
• Counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses students’ academic and behavior problems with parents and suggests corrective action.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school board.
• Observes students to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
• Represents the school and the community in a positive manner.
• Reports to the principal when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child’s health or welfare has been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Tennessee teaching license

Job description

Cleveland City Schools is seeking a long-term substitute Elementary School Teacher for K-5, covering 8/31/26–10/19/26. The candidate must hold a Tennessee teaching license and will be paid $100/day for the first 20 days, with the rate increasing based on degree level and experience.

No benefits are offered for this placement. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, grading, maintaining records, and communicating with families.