Resident Substitute

• date posted: 2/9/2026
• location: gov. Thomas johnson middle school

• 10-month position (190 days / year ), 7 hours per day
• daily work hours:
  tbd

for more information about employee benefits please go to: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

• support salary scale grade s08: $23.85 per hour; starting

under the fair labor and standards act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the frederick county public school system. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.

resident substitute teachers are responsible for practices and behaviors which demonstrate necessary teaching competencies, effective classroom management, positive personal qualities, and other instructional matters. The role of the resident substitute teacher is to ensure that all students have equal instructional opportunities and to create a classroom environment in which teaching and learning are challenging, dynamic, and comprehensive. The teaching of the essential curriculum of each teacher’s discipline is grounded in the understanding that the aim of education is personal growth, the development of individual talents, abilities, and values;

the acquisition of knowledge; and the pursuit of understanding.

• provide for instructional needs and interests of students by being provided an appropriate and effective daily lesson plan from the classroom teacher.
• create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and where classroom time is utilized effectively.
• demonstrate the use of a variety of teaching techniques by the use of a variety of instructional resources and materials to implement the approved curriculum.
• demonstrate fair, firm, and consistent behavior towards students and promote self-discipline among students.
• implement effective classroom management by following the established school discipline policy.
• demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with students, parents, staff, and community.
• guide the learning process toward the achievement of school system goals and objectives by following school board policies and administrative procedures.
• assist administration and other staff members in reaching the mission for the school by applying ethical standards in professional relationships.
• supervise students in a variety of school settings.
• maintain appropriate records.
• monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• regular and predictable attendance.
• performs other duties as assigned by the school principal.

• reassignment between work shifts may occur at any time in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
• communicate in a manner that enhances productivity and builds respectful relationships across the organization.
• provide exceptional customer service.
• performs other duties as assigned by the principal, assistant principal, building manager, or their designee.

this job description summarizes typical functions of the job. The responsibilities, tasks, and other duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined, and the jobholder’s supervisor may assign other duties.

• an associate’s degree or 60 college credits.
• experience working with children

• none

• knowledge and use of culturally responsive practices.
• ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• ability to adapt lesson plan to specific classrooms.
• knowledge of microsoft office and google drive applications.
• knowledge of community resources.
• regular and predictable attendance.
• capability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone and in addressing groups.
• ability to travel to school and other local locations, as well as state meetings, sometimes with little notice.
• ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• ability to spend long hours sitting.
• ability to reach with hands and…