Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Substitute Teacher

Are you a passionate educator who believes every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed? Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Substitute Teacher to provide classroom instruction and support students across our specialized educational programs.

In this role, you'll step into classrooms to maintain consistency in learning, implement teacher lesson plans, and create a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive. You'll work alongside teachers, educational assistants, and other professionals to support students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional development.

Job Responsibilities:

Classroom Instruction & Student Support

• Provide classroom instruction using established lesson plans, teacher substitute folders, and instructional materials.
• Maintain classroom routines, procedures, and building expectations.
• Prepare supplemental lessons and activities when needed.
• Supervise students consistently and maintain a safe, structured environment conducive to learning.
• Support students' academic progress, social skills, problem-solving, self-care, emotional regulation, and appropriate personal boundaries.
• Implement classroom motivation systems and behavior intervention plans as directed.
• Apply trauma-informed practices to support students' individual needs.

Student Safety & Behavioral Support

• Use appropriate de-escalation strategies and crisis intervention techniques to maintain student and classroom safety.
• Complete required agency-approved crisis intervention training and other mandatory trainings.
• Participate in emergency physical restraint procedures only when necessary and in accordance with applicable training and agency protocols.
• Model positive, respectful interactions and encourage students' development and independence.

Collaboration & Student Success

• Work collaboratively with teachers, educational assistants, principals, and other school and agency professionals.
• Communicate with staff about lesson implementation, student progress, and classroom outcomes.
• Participate in daily debriefings and student meetings when appropriate.
• Contribute to educational planning and individualized approaches that support student needs.
• Assist with educational testing and assessments as requested.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional knowledge and skills.
• Maintain professional, respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Follow building procedures, agency policies, and applicable educational requirements.
• Support the implementation of student educational plans, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), as appropriate to the role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Ohio teaching license.
• At least three years of experience working with children.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability when working with different students, classrooms, and educational teams.
• A commitment to trauma-informed care, student safety, and individualized student support.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position involves working in school, office, and behavioral health treatment environments. Employees may encounter students experiencing behavioral challenges, including shouting or verbal and physical aggression, and may be exposed to blood, vomit, or other bodily fluids.

The role regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees must be capable of sustained physical exertion and able to participate in required physical safety and restraint techniques when necessary to ensure student safety. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Our Culture 

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit providing education, behavioral health, therapeutic, and autism services to children, families, and individuals in our community.

We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace where employees embrace our shared values through their daily interactions. We believe every student, family, and employee deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

Ready to make a difference in students' lives? Join Best Point and help create meaningful educational experiences that support every student's potential.