Permanent Substitute Teacher (Secondary Grades 6-12)

Locust Valley Central School District; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Locust Valley Central School District is seeking a Permanent Substitute Secondary Teacher (Grades 6-12) for the 2025-2026 school year to provide a safe, nurturing, and challenging classroom environment where all students can reach their potential.

The candidate must hold NYS Certification for secondary education, demonstrate strong classroom management, and be adept with educational technology to support diverse learners across multiple classrooms and grade levels.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Adaptability to work in various classrooms and grade levels.
• Proficiency with educational technology and classroom tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the well-being and safety of students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum.
• Facilitate lessons and assignments from the regular teacher to create a cohesive learning experience for students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage participation and a positive learning environment.
• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the lesson plans.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Educational technology

Education

NYS Certification

Tools

Educational software/tools

Job description

The Locust Valley Central School District is looking for a (2025-2026 School Year) Permanent Substitute SecondaryTeacher (Grades 6-12)to join our team in providing a safe, nurturing and challenging classroom environment devoted to helping all students reach their full potential.

REQUIREMENTS:

• NYS Certification (relevant certification for secondary school). Certification must be from New York State.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The substitute teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum.
• Facilitate, execute or carry out lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on available lesson plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in various classrooms and grade levels.
• Proficiency in computer skills and school/classroom educational technology