Supply teachers needed ASAP!

Title
Substitute Teacher

Reports To
Principal of Assigned Building

Training Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any field of study; transcripts required

BCI & FBI background checks dated within the past 12 months; on file with the Ohio Department of Education; can be conducted by Zanesville City Schools Administration Building (cost $25 for BCI and $25 for FBI)

Substitute Teaching License or copy of Teaching License; first‑time and renewal applications completed online at the Ohio Department of Education; a $25 fee is required and must be paid directly to the Ohio Department of Education

Required Skills and Abilities

Communication: read, analyze, and interpret information; speak effectively to small and large groups; communicate clearly in writing

Leadership: articulate vision and mission; provide guidance and management to achieve district goals

Mathematics: use basic mathematical and computational concepts

Reasoning: define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions

Technology: use office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); use email

Personal Qualifications

Enthusiastic, sincere desire to help and ensure safety

Accepts constructive feedback

Professional tact and diplomacy with all stakeholders

Conscientious, responsible for own performance

Anticipates and manages problems and unforeseen events appropriately

Decisive and loyal to the administrative team

High moral character, good attendance record

Promotes positive social relationships and public image

Participates in professional organizations; maintains confidentiality and ethical behavior

Flexible and adaptable to changing situations

Job Goal
Substitute Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a classroom environment that is effective, safe, and conducive to learning.

Work Environment, Characteristics and Conditions

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

Occasional interaction with unruly children and adults

Hand motions: typing, writing, etc.

Requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop

Lift, carry, push and pull supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds

Duties and Responsibilities

Familiarize yourself with all schools where you may substitute teach

Respond to calls to substitute unless hindered by illness or emergency

Dress professionally, set a good example for students

Report promptly to the main office upon arrival; learn routine procedures (class schedules, lunch times, student referrals)

Familiarize with fire and emergency drill procedures; account for all students during drills

Assume all responsibilities of the regular teacher, including special duties; a substitute is not employed merely to maintain order

Remain at the school site for the entire length of the teacher day

Maintain confidentiality of student records and information

Maintain professional and ethical standards with students, parents, and staff

Review and follow the lesson plans furnished by the regular teacher; secure necessary materials and equipment; start class promptly; contact principal if plans are unavailable; prepare alternative activities for emergencies

Keep all students under supervision at all times; never leave a class unattended

Observe principles of good classroom control and management; if a problem occurs that you cannot manage, contact principal or designee immediately; do not create situations that challenge your authority

Leave the classroom in proper order; you are legally responsible for pupils, equipment, and materials

Prepare a written account summarizing classroom activities, assignments, and comments for the regular teacher

Accurately report class and homeroom attendance according to school procedures

Notify school administration immediately should an accident, illness or discipline problem occur

School Day Hours for Students

Zanesville High School: 7:45 AM - 2:26 PM (sub arrival 7:35 AM)

Zanesville Middle School: 7:45 AM - 2:35 PM (sub arrival 7:35 AM)

Elementary Schools: 8:45 AM - 3:10 PM (sub arrival 8:30 AM)

Terms of Employment
On‑Call

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