Generic Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Davidson County Schools; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Davidson County Schools in Lexington, North Carolina, seeks a Generic Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This on-call role involves working up to 29.5 hours per week and up to four days per week, serving as a substitute in classrooms as needed.

The substitute will deliver instructional materials, monitor student work, and follow routines under the supervision of the principal and regular teachers. Strong confidentiality and basic technology skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in student matters.
• Skill in delivering instructional materials to students.
• Understanding of school processes and procedures.
• Ability to execute plans designed by teachers.
• Ability to monitor and respond appropriately to student needs.
• Ability to communicate in a positive manner.
• Ability to utilize current technology and classroom programs.

Responsibilities

• Delivers instructional material as provided by teacher.
• Monitors students' completion of work and behavior.
• Reports problems and concerns of students to the designated authority.
• Follows schedules and plans provided by teacher.
• Ensures student safety.

Skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Classroom instruction delivery

Positive communication

Technology proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Generic Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Davidson County Schools Central Office - Lexington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5856332

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Generic Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Additional Information:

• Substitute teachers are considered on-call employees.
• Maximum work hours: 29.5 hours per week.
• Maximum work schedule: up to 4 days per week.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

A substitute teacher serves as a teacher during the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The substitute teacher monitors student behavior, attends to the needs of students, and follows the regularly established routines of the classroom. The substitute teacher receives detailed instruction of the duties and responsibilities of this work from the regular classroom teacher. The substitute teacher serves under the direct supervision of the principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Delivers instructional material as provided by teacher
• Monitors students' completion of work and behavior
• Reports problems and concerns of students to the designated authority
• Follows schedules and plans provided by teacher
• Ensures student safety

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of High School diploma or GED
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Skill in delivering instructional materials to students
• Understanding of school processes and procedures
• Ability to execute plans designed by teacher
• Ability to monitor and respond appropriately to needs of students
• Ability to communicate in a positive manner
• Ability to utilize current technology and functions of programs used in the classroom

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to accompany students to various locations within a school. Must be able to perform basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, speaking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

07/21/2025

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Crystal Asbury , Human Resource Specialist
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]