Substitute Tutor 2026-2027 School Year

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Substitute Tutor for the 2026-2027 school year. This role requires a high school diploma and experience working with children. The tutor will assist students in meeting academic standards and create positive learning environments.

The position offers flexible hours, with an hourly rate of $34.88 and possibilities for professional development. Interested candidates must apply electronically and submit necessary documentation online.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth.
• High School diploma required.
• Ability to obtain a Substitute Teaching License for the State of Ohio upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist identified students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills.
• Plan and deliver learning experiences to advance each student's learning.
• Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.

Skills

Experience working with children and youth

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

Education

High School diploma

Bachelors Degree preferred

Job description

Substitute Tutor 2026-2027 School Year

Akron, Ohio

Job Details

Job ID: 5775263
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 11, 2026 2:08 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Posting Opens June 10, 2026. Closes open until filled. The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a 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
• High School diploma required
• Ability to obtain a Substitute Teaching License for the State of Ohio upon employment.

Desired

• Bachelors Degree
• 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

• Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• 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.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

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").

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Tutor
• Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Charles Yerkey
• 10 North Main St
• Akron, Ohio 44308
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]