Engaging Substitute Teacher — Shape Daily Learning

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS (000); Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln County Schools in Lincolnton, North Carolina invites applications for a Substitute Teacher. This role requires compliance with HR checks, drug testing, and background review, plus completion of substitute courses if non-certified.

A range of testing options ensures eligibility under ESSA, with pay posted per day for certified and non-certified substitutes. The district emphasizes maintaining student safety, classroom management, and adherence to school policies, while supporting teachers

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Lincoln County Schools Human Resources will contact you to schedule a required HR appointment after you have applied.
• Authorize Lincoln County Schools to conduct a drug test, background check, and possess good moral character.
• Provide a limited health physical and TB test within the past calendar year.
• If you are a non-certified teacher applicant, you must complete the online Substitute Courses in Canvas. This information will be sent to you once you have been contacted by Human Resources.
• ONE of the following must be provided in order to serve as a substitute teacher: College transcripts showing at least 30 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited 4-year college or university, or from a regionally accredited community college, technical institute or other college.
• If you do not have a transcript, you may provide your ACT or SAT scores. You must have a score of 800 (old) or 1,200 (new) on the SAT, or a score of 18 or better on the ACT. The score report must be included in your online application.
• If you do not have a transcript or ACT/SAT scores, you may take the WORKKEYS test (National Career Readiness Test) at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) in Hickory. All substitute teachers must meet the following requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) before being able to serve as a substitute teacher in the Lincoln County Schools: Hold an Associate’s degree or higher (in any area); Or a passing score as noted below on the WorkKeys Test offered at Catawba Valley Community College(CVCC)

Responsibilities

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with board policies.
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports to office upon arrival at school; checks mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention; requests clarification of school rules and procedures.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Organizes students for effective instruction.
• Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building.
• Completes a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher.
• Collects and places students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk.
• Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place.
• Determines if his/her services will be required for the next school day.
• Complies with and supports school and district regulations and policies.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district policies and practices.

Skills

Good moral character

Classroom management

Communication with staff

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Canvas substitute courses

Job description

Lincoln County Schools in Lincolnton, North Carolina invites applications for a Substitute Teacher. This role requires compliance with HR checks, drug testing, and background review, plus completion of substitute courses if non-certified.

A range of testing options ensures eligibility under ESSA, with pay posted per day for certified and non-certified substitutes. The district emphasizes maintaining student safety, classroom management, and adherence to school policies, while supporting teachers