Substitute Teacher

Within District; Macon (MO); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Macon, Missouri is seeking Substitute Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must have a High School Diploma and a current Substitute Teacher Certification from DESE. Responsibilities include following lesson plans, maintaining classroom order, and assisting students as needed. The position offers a variable schedule depending on school sessions, making it ideal for those looking for flexible work arrangements. Contact HR for more information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Current Substitute Teacher Certification from DESE.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Cover for absent teachers by following their lesson plans.
• Maintain order and discipline to promote learning.
• Assist students with disabilities as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work with students

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Current Substitute Teacher Certification from DESE

Job description

Substitute Teacher

Macon County R-1 School District (MO) – Macon, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5158686
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 12, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 20, 2025

Job Description

Macon R-1 School District is seeking SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Current Substitute Teacher Certification issued from DESE required.
• Ability to work under a team concept
• Good communication skills and organizational skills
• Ability to work with students, teachers, and administrators

Other Information

• Reports to: Building Administrator
• Work Schedule: when scheduled and school is in session
• Hours to Work: varies by building

General Responsibilities

Substitute Teachers replace regular teachers or other school district staff when they are absent.

Essential Job Duties

• Follow all district policies, rules, and procedures to which staff are subject.
• When covering a classroom in a teaching position, follow the lesson plans outlined and described by the regular teacher.
• Deal justly and impartially with all pupils regardless of their physical, mental, emotional, economic, social, racial, or religious characteristics, sex or handicapping condition/s. Maintain confidentiality of student information as established by Board policy. Recognize the fact that there are differences among pupils and seek to meet individual needs. Strive to help pupils develop their special talents as these talents become apparent.
• Secure and maintain order and discipline in the classroom to promote a suitable atmosphere for learning. Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class, in halls, during lunch/recess periods, and during fire/disaster drills. Be familiar with copies of Emergency Drills posted in each room.
• Assist in office or with food service as needed.
• Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning. Assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Possess a positive attitude and be flexible with change.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands

• Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.
• Physical demands can include but are not limited to: Exerts up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
• Mental demands can include but are not limited to: Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.
• Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Selinda Thomsen , HR/Payroll/Benefits
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]