Substitute Teacher - Blind School

Job Description - Substitute Teacher - Blind School (250005WC)

Substitute Teacher - Blind School ( 250005WC )

Ohio School for the Blind

Agency Contact:
Kimberly Basil; human.resources.gov

May 23, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Ohio St School for the Blind 5220 North High St Columbus 43214

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $20.84

Part-time

Union: OEA/Scope

Education

Technical

Skills:

Education, Educational support

Professional

Skills:

Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting

In 1837, the Ohio government established the Ohio Institution for the Education of the Blind. This institution was the predecessor of the Ohio State School for the Blind. It was the first public school for the blind in the United States. Today, more than 100 Ohio blind and visually impaired students receive their education each year at OSSB.

Substitute for permanent teacher.

• Instructs, follows lesson plans, and assesses student knowledge on behalf of the permanent teacher;
• Maintains a well‑structured educational environment;
• Monitors students when needed;
• Maintains professional licensure and development;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*.

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Must maintain valid Ohio substitute teacher license or higher.

Job

Skills:

Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting

• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment‑related decisions about an individual.
• The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at 614‑644‑5968 or basil.gov .
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.