Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Onslow County Public Schools; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Northwoods Park Middle in Jacksonville, NC. The role supports daily instruction, follows prepared lesson plans, and maintains classroom order to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

The successful candidate will hold an Educator's License, complete required training, and demonstrate strong communication, technology use, and the ability to work with diverse students including those with special needs. 10-month term.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of classroom management strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Flexible with strong judgment in decision making.
• Ability to establish rapport with staff and students.
• Demonstrates technology use in daily tasks.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to work with diverse student population including students with special needs.
• Physical ability to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Reports to main office upon arrival at the school.
• Implements prepared lesson plans.
• Maintains order and discipline to foster a safe learning environment.
• Completes attendance and records accurately.
• Fulfills duties of the classroom teacher for four+ consecutive weeks.
• Monitors student interaction and keeps students on task.
• Ensures productive use of academic time and motivates learning.
• Maintains routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
• Maintains classroom arrangement and proper use of materials.
• Promotes care of school property.
• Addresses minor student conflicts and seeks admin support when needed.
• Reports injuries, illnesses, and discipline issues promptly.
• Reports unusual occurrences to the principal.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Follows school and district policies and guidelines.
• Remains on campus during the school day unless excused.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration.
• Additional expectations vary by site and grade level.

Skills

Classroom management

Verbal & written communication

Follow directions

Flexibility & judgment

Rapport with staff & students

Educational technology

Confidentiality

Diverse student population

Mobility & stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Effective Teacher Training Program

Educator's License

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Long Term Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal or Assistant Principal

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Northwoods Park Middle

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of and ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions
• Must be very flexible and have strong skills in using superior judgment when making decisions
• Ability to establish effective and positive rapport with staff and students
• Demonstrate knowledge and incorporates technology in daily tasks
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student population including students with special needs
• Ability to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, including repetitive motions
• Ability to stand for excess of 6 hours
• Ability to lift students of various weights independently and with shared responsibility

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Effective Teacher Training Program
• Educator's License required

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to main office upon arrival at the school.
• Implements prepared lesson plans.
• Maintains good order and discipline in classroom that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies.
• Completes all necessary records accurately such as attendance, grades, inventories, etc.
• Fulfills all duties and responsibilities of the classroom teacher for a period of four or more consecutive weeks.
• Monitors student interaction while keeping students on task.
• Ensures the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Maintains classroom arrangement and ensures that all materials and equipment in classroom are used appropriately.
• Promotes proper use and care of school property.
• Addresses and reconciles minor student conflicts and requests assistance from administration when support is needed in this area
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonable possible.
• Reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or designee immediately.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Follows all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the school, Board of Education and Superintendent.
• Remains at the school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or designee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by school administrator(s).
• Additional expectations will be communicated at each school location based on grade levels, curriculum offerings, etc.

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.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

I have read and understand the requirements for the position of Full Time Substitute Teacher. I am able to perform all essential functions of this position.

Postings current as of 10/8/2026 11:07:47 PM CST.

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