ESL Substitute Teacher Pool

TBD; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking educators to join the ESL Substitute Teacher Pool in Cincinnati, Ohio. This pool supports classroom teachers across elementary and secondary levels with immediate start dates.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, managing classrooms, engaging diverse learners, and maintaining professional communication with families. A valid Ohio teaching license and a bachelor’s degree are required, with evidence of ongoing professional growth and adherence to CPS

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary or secondary education from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure: Ohio Teacher license appropriate for subject(s) and grade levels taught.

Responsibilities

• Support urban students to succeed; adapt instruction to diverse socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Maintain a safe, conducive learning environment and professional relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support district objectives and evaluation methods.

Skills

Plan lessons

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication with parents

Diverse learners

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Ohio teacher licensure for subject/grade

Tools

PowerSchool

Cognos

Job description

ESL Substitute Teacher Pool

Cincinnati Public Schools TBD - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946195
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ClassroomTeacher

ROLE SUMMARY

To provide educational opportunities where students may fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth in a standard classroom or Montessori setting; and to provide instruction that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Cincinnati Public Schools standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / SKILLS:

• Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve state standards.
• Must be able to verbally & physically interact with students as needed.
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere which is safe and conducive to learning.
• Establishes a professional relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintains an open line of communication with parents/guardians using the tools provided by the district including, but not limited to PowerSchool and Cognos.
• Maintains a professional demeanor with students, parents, coworkers and administration.
• Work experience with children in a multi-ethnic situation preferred.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commitment to helping urban students to succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools with diverse socioeconomic levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness to spend the time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and mission of the CPS district.
• Ability to be professional, compassionate, empathetic, and caring dedicated to human growth and development.
• Oversees and maintains a positive academic atmosphere conducive to learning and the safety of students.
• Implements instructional program, and maintains a climate where students are actively engaged in a meaningful and productive learning experiences.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement
• Maintains effective and efficient records of student performance.
• Consistently uses technology for the benefit of students' education.
• Establishes a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for groups and subject areas.
• Accepts responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Supervises students at all times during the school day.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, and honoring schedules.
• Seeks to involve parents, corporations, and the community in the education of youth.
• Participates cooperatively with other teachers and administrators to develop a method of evaluation in conformance with district guidelines.
• Maintains licensure requirements and professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Communicates in a second language when applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Minimum Bachelor’s degree or higher in secondary or elementary education from an accredited college or university.

Licensure:Ohio Teacher license appropriate for subject(s) and grade levels taught.

CONTRACT PROVISIONS

Contract Provisions: 191 days Limited Contract

Salary: Certificated Classroom Teacher per CFT Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) agreement

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources.

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Science: Biology

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Contact Information

• Shane Wery
• 2651 Burnet Avenue
• Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Map

The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.