Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Visual Arts

long-term substitute teacher, visual arts – job

location: gov. Thomas johnson high school

start date: august 13, 2026

salary: $24.16 per hour

• position available tentatively from august 13, 2026
• daily work hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• hourly pay: $24.16

long‑term substitute teachers are responsible for demonstrating teaching competencies, effective classroom management, and positive personal qualities. The role ensures that all students receive equal instructional opportunities and fosters a classroom environment that is challenging, dynamic, and comprehensive.

• plan and deliver instruction for students with appropriate lesson plans.
• create a conducive classroom environment that maximizes learning time.
• employ a variety of teaching techniques and instructional resources to implement the approved curriculum.
• use assessment to promote student growth in intellectual, physical, social, and emotional areas.
• maintain fair, firm, and consistent behavior, promoting student self‑discipline.
• communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• guide learning toward school system goals by following board policies and procedures.
• assist administration and staff in achieving the school’s mission with ethical professional standards.
• continuously improve professional competencies.
• supervise students across various school settings.
• maintain accurate records.
• monitor proper use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• maintain regular and predictable attendance.

other duties as assigned by the school principal.

• associate’s degree or 60 college credits.

• none required.

• knowledge of culturally responsive practices.
• knowledge of community resources.
• regular and predictable attendance.
• capability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

• speak clearly at a sufficient volume for normal conversation and group addressing.
• travel to school and other local locations, with occasional state meetings.
• maintain emotional control under stress.
• spend long periods sitting.
• use hands and arms to reach and handle objects.
• perform basic office technology tasks.
• move around the work area as needed.
• see and comprehend printed materials, with clear distant vision.
• hear and comprehend conversations up to 20 feet.
• occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

moderate noise typical of school classrooms and offices, including computer use, printers, phones, and conversations.

• bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• capability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

• msde issued professional teacher certificate with appropriate content endorsement.

• familiarity with fcps policies, goals, and programs.

frederick county public schools is an equal opportunity employer

this job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee holding this position. It is not written to include or be interpreted to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee. Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities or add required qualifications at any time.