Substitute Teachers

Lake County Schools Consortium; Gavin (AR); On-site; USD 25,830; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Substitute Teacher to cover absences and maintain classroom routines. Responsibilities include preparing lessons, managing student behavior, and providing instruction in the absence of the regular teacher. This role is flexible and pays $140 for a full day and $70 for a half day. A valid teaching certification is required, and applicants must have strong time management and communication skills. This position offers day-to-day work according to the school year calendar.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid teaching certification.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively.
• Strong communication skills with students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons and deliver content smoothly.
• Maintain classroom routines and management techniques.
• Provide feedback to the absent teacher.

Skills

Time management

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Valid teaching certification

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/16/2025
• Location: Gavin School District 37
• District: Gavin School District

Reports To: Administration
Supervises: Students
Department: District
Classification: Certified
Work Year: Day-to-day within the school year calendar
Contract Dates: None, at-will
FLSA Status: Exempt
Evaluation: Via AESOP by staff and administrators
Pay Rate: $140/full day, $70/half day
Benefits: None

Purpose

To prepare learners to achieve their personal best; continue the learning prescribed for that day; provide direction for each student as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher.

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Report to main office upon arrival at the school building.
• Arrive on time, according to the work-day hours published in the Substitute Teacher Handbook, to check in, look over substitute plans and prepare for lessons of the
• Familiarize yourself with the building and other teachers who are available to you throughout the day. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Seeking help will allow you to be more successful in your
• Uphold all District policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject.
• Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures (including classroom management techniques) for the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teach the lessons outlined in the substitute plans as prepared by the absent teacher.
• Maximize the probability of success by:
  • clearly communicating expectations
  • adapting for individual learner needs
  • actively involving students in learning
  • providing a risk‑free, safe environment
• Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and throughout the building during supervisory
• Maintain professional
• Provide direction to students in case of emergency
• Follow directions given by the regular teacher to conclude your day (process work, tidy room, )
• Provide feedback to the teacher using the form provided. Include comments on the behavior of students, lessons completed, possible changes made in the plans and why.
• Provide feedback to the principal using the form
• Check out at the main office at the end of your
• If accepting a long‑term assignment, you are expected to assume all duties and responsibilities of the full‑time teacher (notably: lesson planning, parent communication, report cards, etc.) and to be present on all teacher work days including parent‑teacher conferences (evenings) and institute days, unless alternative arrangements are made with the building

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gavin School District 37 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Physical Demands – Elementary Positions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well‑being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands – Middle School Positions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear or sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being or work output of other people.

Physical Demands – Music

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously stand, and occasionally walk and sit and talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to push or lift items such as musical instruments. The employee frequently will use manual dexterity and or finger dexterity while performing the duties of this position.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read music or handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will frequently drive while performing the duties of this job. The employee will hear conversations in a quiet and noisy environment and have the ability to tell where a sound is coming from.

Physical Demands – Physical Education

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Physical Demands – Kindergarten

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally need to push or lift items such as pushing children on bikes or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:27:22 PM CST.