Long Term Substitute Mathematics (4-9, PK-8)

Young World Physical Education; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 17,555 - 23,034; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Long Term Substitute Mathematics teacher for grades 4-9 in Canfield, Ohio. The role requires a valid teaching license and offers a daily pay rate of $110, transitioning to step 0 of the negotiated agreement after 60 days.

This full-time position starts on August 31, 2026, emphasizing the development of individual student growth and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• A valid teaching license in grades 4-9 or PK-8.
• Capacity to adapt lessons for diverse student needs.
• Experience in motivating and evaluating students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize lessons to achieve educational goals.
• Motivate students through positive feedback and encouraging activities.
• Maintain a productive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Valid license in grades 4-9 or PK-8 from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce

Job description

Long Term Substitute Mathematics (4-9, PK-8)

ESC of Eastern Ohio South Range School District – Canfield, Ohio

Job Details

Job ID: 5731710
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 21, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position: Long Term Substitute Mathematics (4-9, PK-8)
Grade Level: Middle School, fifth through eighth grade
Qualification: Valid license in grades 4-9 or PK-8 from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Salary: $110 per day, then after 60 days base pay at step 0 of negotiated agreement
Starting Date: August 31, 2026

Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and credentials to:
Attn: Dr. Jarred Zapolnik, Superintendent
Address: 11375 Columbiana-Canfield RD, Canfield, Ohio 44406
Email: [e-mail]

Responsibilities

Planning and Organizing

• Makes short and long-range plans
• Correlates individual instructional objectives with school and district goals
• Adheres to principles of growth and development in planning
• Plans lessons using the sequence of skills in the adopted curriculum
• Has an ongoing program to diagnose and assess needs and progress of individual students
• Plans for individual differences
• Adjusts physical environment to accommodate variety in learning situations
• Cooperates with others in planning lessons
• Manages time efficiently
• Organizes well
• Keeps accurate records
• Is attentive to and responds to conditions that affect the health and safety of students
• Organizes work so that substitute teachers can function with minimal difficulty
• Keeps area of responsibility (e.g. classroom) neat, orderly, and organized

Motivating Learners

• Motivates by positive feedback, praise, and rewards
• Is responsive to the needs, aptitudes, talents, and learning styles of students
• Develops learning activities that are challenging to students
• Provides opportunities for student expression in music, drama, and other artistic forms in classes where that is appropriate
• Stimulates students to participate in class discussions and activities
• Endeavors to generate sense of enthusiasm among students

Relationships with Students

• Uses available pertinent information about students and maintains the confidentiality of it
• Shows concern for students as individuals
• Promotes an open educationally appropriate atmosphere
• Helps students develop positive self-concepts
• Encourages students to define realistic goals for themselves
• Is sensitive to the career needs of students where appropriate
• Shows concern for students who have personal problems or handicaps
• Encourages students to strive for high achievement
• Enables students to make worthwhile contributions in class
• Utilizes the resources of pupil–personnel–staff services
• Makes self available for conferences with students
• Guides students in the observance of democratic principles
• Promotes and exhibits positive behavior patterns for students
• Manages behavior problems on an individual basis
• Has good rapport with students
• Is consistent and fair in dealing with students
• Shows warmth and understanding in dealing with students
• Shares concerns regarding students with colleagues and parents
• Supervises pupils during assigned duty periods

Utilizing Resources

• Is aware of the uses and variety of available resources
• Uses physical school environment (both building and grounds) to support learning activities
• Adapts available resources to individual needs of students
• Uses the services of specialists available in the selection and utilization of resources
• Keeps accurate inventory of textbooks, equipment, and other special material assigned to him/her
• Utilizes technological resources that are available

Instructional Techniques

• Encourages students to think
• Uses a variety of teaching techniques
• Uses a variety of instructional materials
• Varies opportunity for creative expression in classes where appropriate
• Conducts stimulating class discussions on appropriate subjects
• Encourages the development of individual interests and creative activities
• Uses appropriate evaluative techniques to measure student progress
• Enables students to share in carrying out classroom activities
• Communicates with students individually and/or in groups
• Shows flexibility in carrying out teaching activities
• Creates an atmosphere of mutual respect between students and teacher
• Enables students to learn how to work independently and in groups
• Monitors the progress of students
• Understands and effectively uses a hierarchy of questioning skills
• Uses technological resources that are available

Professional Growth and Responsibility

• Participates in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures
• Maintains good professional rapport with colleagues
• Keeps self‑sufficiently up to date in areas of specialization to teach the adopted curriculum
• Takes advantage of in‑service education opportunities
• Participates in school and system wide committees
• Supervises the behavior of pupils when he/she is on school property or at school-sponsored events
• Shares ideas, materials, and methods with professional colleagues
• Shares in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational program
• Consults with teachers, supervisors, administrators and other specialists available to the teacher to improve the teaching/learning process
• Is on time for classes and assigned duties
• Follows school rules, board policies and administrative directives
• Interprets school programs to parents and to the community as opportunities occur
• Maintains professional attitude and demeanor with respect to all school functions and activities

Relationships with Parents

• Is amenable to parents who visit the classes of their children
• Conducts constructive parent conferences
• Interprets learning programs to parents
• Stresses a positive approach in parent relations
• Maintains confidentiality in relations with parents

Position Type

Full-time