Substitute Teacher 26-27

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 18,594 - 24,398; Part time

Job summary

Ithaca City School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the 26-27 school year. This role involves leading instruction in assigned classrooms, ensuring students build knowledge and skills according to teacher-planned lessons. Candidates must have New York State Teacher Certification or the equivalent educational credits.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to supporting a diverse academic community. The position offers a daily salary based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification or a minimum of 60 college credits.
• Demonstrate awareness of commitments to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance.
• Effective communication with students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction in assigned classrooms in the absence of regular teachers.
• Implement culturally responsive curriculum and create inclusive classrooms.
• Work independently and efficiently as a team member.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

New York State Teacher Certification or 60 college credits

Job description

Position Title

Substitute Teacher 26‑27

Brief Description

Substitute teachers lead instruction in assigned classrooms in the absence of regular classroom teachers. They are responsible for helping students build knowledge and skills according to teacher‑planned lessons. Once hired, substitute teachers accept day‑to‑day assignments across all schools in the Ithaca City School District.

Location(s)

District Wide

Anticipated Start Date

Applications taken on a continual basis

Posting Dates

3/2/2026 – 3/15/2027

Required Qualifications

• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification or a minimum 60 college credits.
• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co‑curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Effective and resourceful interpersonal skills including effective and proper communication with students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members; positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as a productive and efficient member of our team.

Desired Characteristics

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each individual student.

Salary

$116.51 PER DAY in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.