Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Certified

Westerly Hills Academy

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 46,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a long-term substitute teacher to maintain a safe, orderly classroom while a regular teacher position is vacant for 6+ months. You will follow the regular lesson plans and collaborate with the principal to support student learning.

The role requires a valid NC teaching license, bachelor's degree, and strong instructional skills. Work is performed on CMS premises with standard school-hour expectations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and active NC teaching license.
Three years teaching experience preferred.
Ability to implement lesson plans and classroom routines.

Responsibilities

Adhere to laws, policies, and procedures.
Provide meaningful instruction to students.
Review and implement routine lesson plans and instructional strategies.
Participate in grade-level and faculty meetings.
Maintain a safe, orderly learning environment.
Communicate with families and school personnel.
Substitute in any grade level or course as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional delivery

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NC teaching license

Teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

The long-term substitute teacher, under limited supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion serving as a temporary educator who is responsible for operating a safe, orderly and positive classroom environment while the regular classroom teacher position is anticipated to be vacant for 6 or more months. The long-term substitute must effectively manage the classroom and provide instruction for students following the regular teacher’s lesson plans, lesson plans developed by the school grade-level PLC or lesson plans s/he develops in consultation with the school. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the school principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full-time, 10 months

21st Day Substitute: Certified Daily Rate

Reports To

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures

Provide meaningful instruction to students

Review and implement regular classroom routines, procedures, lesson plans and instructional strategies.

Participate in grade-level meetings, faculty meetings, student intervention teams and other committees normally assigned to a regular classroom teacher

Establish and maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for all students

Take reasonable measures to protect students, facilities, and materials

Communicate clearly and effectively to students, families, and school personnel

Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses or any breach of the district’s Code of Student Conduct to the school administration as soon as possible

Willingness to substitute in any grade level or course as assigned by the school

Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned

Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of lesson plan development

Knowledge of and ability to implement classroom management strategies

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements

Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards

Skilled in communication, both verbal and written

Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Ability to solve problems by utilizing sound judgment

Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships; work collaboratively within and across departments, external agencies, and the public

Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor

Ability to use or learn specialized tools, equipment, or software

Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records

Ability to take initiative and work independently

Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate programs

Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

Minimum for 21st Day Substitutes:
- Bachelors’ Degree
- Possession of an active NC teaching license
- Three years successful teaching experience preferred

Minimum for Certified Long-term Substitute
- Bachelor’s degree
- Possession of active or expired teaching license
- Three years teaching experience preferred

Minimum for Non-Certified Long-term Substitute
- High School diploma
- At least one or more successful years working in an educational environment supervising children preferred