Substitute Teacher

Fostoria City School District; Fostoria (OH); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fostoria City School District in Fostoria, Ohio seeks a Substitute Teacher to cover assigned classes when regular teachers are absent. You report to the Building Principal and start immediately, carrying out prepared lesson plans and maintaining classroom discipline to support student learning.

Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, communicating with staff about student progress, and ensuring a positive, safe learning environment that aligns with district objectives.

Qualifikationen

• Completed application for a temporary license; a valid Ohio teacher’s license or certificate is preferred.
• Meets health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test).
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.

Aufgaben

• Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
• Teaches scheduled classes; prepares a written summary of work completed; informs the absent teacher of special situations.
• Implements effective classroom management procedures; maintains student conduct; upholds the student conduct code.
• Maintains a positive learning environment; stimulates student interest; helps students and parents understand objectives.
• Adapts instructional techniques to address diverse learning styles; communicates high expectations.
• Helps students develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills; collaborates with other teachers.
• Incorporates use of available technology in instruction and records management.

Kenntnisse

Temporary license

Health screening

Criminal record clear

Ausbildung

Ohio teaching license or certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5855778

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Objectives: Carries out the absent teacher’s prepared lesson plans. Note: During a prolonged absence as defined by board policy, the substitute is responsible for performing all essential functions identified in the absent teacher’s job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed application for a temporary license. Valid Ohio teacher’s license or certificate is preferred.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable qualification can be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
• Teaches scheduled classes. Prepares a written summary of work completed. Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered.
• Implements effective classroom management procedures. Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code.
• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment. Stimulates student interest. Helps parents and students understand academic and behavioral objectives.
• Varies instructional techniques to address individual learning styles.
• Communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Helps students develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills.
• Works cooperatively with other teachers.
• Incorporates the effective use of available technology in instructional and records management activities.
• Monitors use of the Intra/Internet to insure compliance with district guidelines.
• Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., access and proximity to activities, use of adaptive equipment, etc.).
• Helps students enhance performance on proficiency tests and/or alternative assessments.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.Consults with parents as needed (e.g., telephone calls, conferences, etc.).
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Provides opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in appropriate peer group activities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Monitors use of the Intra/Internet to ensure compliance with district guidelines.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised. Reports unauthorized persons or suspicious circumstances immediately.
• Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.
• Complete required training by appropriate deadlines (Vector, Gifted, Science of Reading, etc.)
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities Required: The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Communicates effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves instructional supplies and equipment.
• Performs activities that may require reaching, crouching, and/or kneeling.
• Uses self-control, perseverance, and physical skill to manage students.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.

(Additional) Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent, depending on circumstances and factors that are not predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require detailed paperwork.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekends.
• Occasional exposure to loud noises.
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop.
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Under the direction of the principal, plans meaningful work assignments, provides instructions, and communicates expectations to assigned staff and volunteers. Monitors and helps assigned staff successfully accomplish delegated duties.

Performance Evaluations

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Fostoria City School District Board of Education.

The Fostoria City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Position Type: Substitute

Contact Information

• Courtney Fleming
• 500 Parkway Dr
• Fostoria, Ohio 44830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]