SUBSTITUTE TUTOR (1)

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 3,964,181 - 5,645,955; Part time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Tutor for a part-time role covering 24 hours per week. The position, with an hourly rate of $34.88, requires experience working with children and the ability to obtain a Substitute Teaching License in Ohio.

This role involves assisting students in meeting academic standards, planning lessons, and communicating effectively with parents and staff. Interested applicants must apply electronically.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth is essential.
• Candidates must be able to obtain the necessary Substitute Teaching License.
• Preferred certifications in specified teaching areas enhance candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist identified students to meet or exceed academic standards.
• Guide learning processes to achieve educational goals.
• Plan and deliver individualized learning experiences.

Skills

Experience working with children and youth

Ability to obtain a Substitute Teaching License for the State of Ohio

Flexible and adaptive to change

Proficient in using technology

Education

Substitute Teaching License

Certification in P-3 or 4-9 (Math or Reading) or K-8 or 7-12 (Math or Reading)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Akron Public Schools

Posting Opens June 10, 2026; Closes Open Until Filled

Substitute Tutor (Job Code 040) – Time Schedule 24 hours/week (38 weeks); Hourly Rate: $34.88; Collective Bargaining: AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of teaching license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Keith Liechty-Clifford, Director of School Improvement, 330-761-3116.

Qualifications – Required:

• Experience working with children and youth
• Ability to obtain a Substitute Teaching License for the State of Ohio upon employment
• Certification in the following areas preferred:
  • P-3
  • 4-9 (Math or Reading)
  • K-8
  • 7-12 (Math or Reading)
  • Reading Endorsement (K-12)
  • Intervention Specialist

Essential Functions

• Assist identified students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards
• Articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student; show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problem‑based learning, inquiry, and integration of curriculum
• Organize and plan for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals
• Assist in the planning for intervention and remediation in the areas of math and literacy for identified students who have not mastered the content standards and implement appropriately
• Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth
• Proficient in using technology as an instructional and management tool
• Use continuous, authentic and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence‑based and use them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports
• Be flexible, resourceful, innovative and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal

Environment for Learning

• Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students
• Model the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish
• Contribute to and participate in ongoing professional development, including working with colleagues in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Use evidence‑based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues
• Work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing the responsibility for outcomes with school and community

Communications

• Use a variety of communication methods and technologies to interact with students, parents and staff
• Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students
• Remain flexible, innovative and adaptive to change
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Reports to and is supervised by the Principal

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Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

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