Long Term Substitute School Counselor

Mentor Exempted Village Schools; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Board of Education seeks qualified teachers for a temporary assignment from October 2026 through February 2027. Starting pay and salary progression are defined by the district for days 1–20 at $150.00 and days 21 onward at $175.00, with later updates per the Teacher’s Salary Schedule.

Applicants must hold valid teaching certifications for the content areas and demonstrate strong communication and collaborative skills with staff, students and families.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate, valid certification or license to teach the content area in both teaching areas as recognized by the State Board of Education.
• Thorough knowledge, understanding and appreciation for the learning process and the nature and growth of children.
• Proficiency in teaching, i.e. — demonstrate ability to adapt his/her knowledge of educational methodology and variety of instructional techniques for the benefit of students in the learning environment. Scholarly competence in the structure and content of the subject area for which (s)he is responsible.
• Ability to communicate with students and parents the manner in which the curriculum relates to them.
• Demonstrate the ability to work and interact with other staff members, students, and administration in a manner that is cooperative and productive.

Responsibilities

• Teach content areas in accordance with the district’s curriculum and state standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration to support student learning and development.

Job description

*Approximate duration: October 2026 – February 2027

Rates: Day 1-20 $150.00

Day 21 forward $175.00 for continuous assignment

Day 61 forward at Teacher’s Salary Schedule.

Qualifications:

1. Must have appropriate, valid certification or license to teach the content area in both teaching areas as recognized by the State Board of Education.
2. Thorough knowledge, understanding and appreciation for the learning process and the nature and growth of children.
3. Proficiency in teaching, i.e. — demonstrate ability to adapt his/her knowledge of educational methodology and variety of instructional techniques for the benefit of students in the learning environment. Scholarly competence in the structure and content of the subject area for which (s)he is responsible.
4. Ability to communicate with students and parents the manner in which the curriculum relates to them.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work and interact with other staff members, students, and administration in a manner that is cooperative and productive.

++EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER++

To assist the Mentor Board of Education in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform us of any special needs you have so that we may make it possible for you to participate in the application for employment process. The Mentor Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, disability or national origin in employment and in the educational programs and activities that it operates. The Board reserves all legal rights relating to vacancies, including the right to fill by voluntary/involuntary transfer or newly-hired personnel, in accordance with negotiated procedures, and the right not to fill a posted vacancy.

Kathy Burnett

Director of Human Resources