Cleveland High School LongTerm Substitute Math 72926102126

Cleveland City Schools; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 18,450 - 27,675; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland City Schools is looking for a Secondary School Teacher (Grades 9-12) to serve in a long-term substitute role. This position is for the period of July 29, 2026, to October 21, 2026, paying $100/day initially, with increases based on experience and degree level thereafter.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Tennessee teacher’s license, possess excellent written and verbal skills, and be adaptable in various teaching environments. This position is vital for fostering students' intellectual and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be certified to teach in Tennessee.
• Ability to maintain discipline and manage a classroom environment.
• Willingness to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using various teaching methods and technology.
• Prepare teaching outlines aligned with state standards.
• Administer tests and keep accurate attendance records.
• Provide feedback to parents on student progress.

Skills

Strong written skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid Tennessee teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement

Job description

*Note this position is a long-term substitute position for 7/29/26-10/21/26. Candidates must be certified and will be paid $100/day for the first 20 days. Afterwards they will be paid at a higher rate based on degree level and number of years experience. No benefits are available for this long-term substitute placement.

TITLE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (9-12)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Tennessee teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement

2. Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills

3. Meets health and physical requirements

4. FLSA exempt

REPORTS TO

Building Level Principal

JOB GOAL

To teach one or more subjects to students and lead them toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Instructs students in subject matter, using various teaching methods, and uses technology and other materials to enhance presentation

2. Prepares teaching outline for course of study in conjunction with current state standards, and appropriate feedback for homework assignments

3. Administers tests to evaluate progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of students’ progress

4. Keeps accurate attendance records

5. Maintains discipline in classroom and during extended learning opportunities

6. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops

7. Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior

8. Prepares for class and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor

9. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day

10. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, board policies and administrative regulations

11. Develops and maintains a classroom conducive to learning

12. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

13. Represents the school and the community in a positive manner

14. Performs other work-related duties as assigned by administration

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 25 lbs., with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 10 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

1. Pushing and/or pulling

2. Climbing

3. Stooping and/or kneeling

4. Reaching

5. Talking

6. Hearing

7. Seeing

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

1. Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

2. Adaptability to accept responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity

3. Adaptability to dealing with students

4. Adaptability to make generalizations, evaluations, or decision based on sensory or judgmental criteria

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

1. Intelligence: Ability to understand instructions and underlying principals and ability to reason and make judgments

2. Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of works and the ideas associated with them

3. Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately

4. Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers

5. Form Perception: To make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures

6. Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades of other values of the same color

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.