Substitute Teacher - January 14, 2027 Class Date

Cherokee County School District; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District is seeking a substitute teacher for the Gaffney, SC area. The role supports regular teachers by delivering instruction when needed and requires adherence to assigned lesson plans and district policies.

The position emphasizes readiness to respond on short notice, maintain classroom order, and complete required substitute training and background checks as part of ongoing district requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 21 years of age as a minimum requirement.
• Tuberculin certificate within the past 1 year.
• Satisfactory background check conducted by the district.
• Must complete substitute training class when scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Report to the main office at the start of the day as designated by the principal.
• Obtain room assignment, materials and lesson plans.
• Follow the teacher's lesson plans as closely as possible.
• Maintain an organized classroom and assist students who need help.
• Remain in the building until all responsibilities are completed after dismissal.

Education

High School Diploma

Tuberculin certificate

Satisfactory background check

Substitute training class

Tools

Frontline Education

Job description

Substitute Teacher - January 14, 2027 Class Date

Cherokee County School District District Wide - Gaffney, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5984807

Application Deadline: Jan 07, 2027 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

Substitute Job Description & Expectations

Substitute teachers serve in the absence of regular teachers and may be employed when notified by a school principal/supervisor or his/her designee. To as great an extent as possible, substitute teachers should possess the training and experience to ensure that students receive uninterrupted instruction when the regular teacher has to be absent. Although a certified teacher is preferred, an individual with a high school diploma from an accredited high school (or its equivalent - GED) will meet the minimum educational requirements. Substitutes must be available for work and able to respond on short notice. They also must be available to participate in the district's in-service program for substitute teachers. The principal/director has the responsibility for evaluating the effectiveness of each substitute teacher employed in his/her school. In order to ensure that the instructional program of the classroom teacher is carried out as planned during the teacher's absence, the substitute teacher will:

• report to the main office at the time designated by the principal at the beginning of the day.
• obtain the room assignment, materials and lesson plans.
• ask about disciplinary codes and other regulations and policies.
• inquire about responsibilities other than teaching, such as lunchroom duty, hall duty, etc.
• become familiar with the physical layout of the buildings and the instructional program, as time allows, including such activities as sports events, student organizations, etc.
• keep an accurate record of student attendance and follow the school's established procedures in reporting attendance.
• follow the teacher's lesson plans as closely as possible unless otherwise advised by the teacher or principal.
• leave notations to the regular teacher indicating the work completed by the class.
• correct all papers completed during the day and leave them in a conspicuous place for the teacher.
• leave the classroom and materials exactly as found to the extent possible.
• make a special effort to establish rapport with students, and refer exceptionally difficult problems to the assistant principal or principal.
• assign homework according to instructions in the regular teacher's lesson plans.
• maintain an organized classroom throughout the day; assist students who need help.
• after the students have been dismissed, remain in the building until all responsibilities have been completed.
• before leaving, check with the secretary to see if a substitute will be requested for the next day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 21 years of age (Copy of High School Diploma)
• Must have tuberculin certificate (within the past 1 years)
• Must have satisfactory background check report (conducted by the district)
• Must complete substitute training class - when classes are scheduled dates will be advertised on the school district website
• Application Procedure: Must complete substitute application on Frontline Education and complete the required substitute packet. Substitute packet must be complete prior to taking the substitute class.

Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities. THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• HR Department
• 141 Twin Lake Road
• Gaffney, South Carolina 29341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]