Substitute Teacher

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street
• Ithaca, New York
• 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title:

Substitute Teacher

Brief

Description:

Substitute Teachers lead instruction in assigned classrooms in the absence of regular classroom teachers. Substitute Teachers are responsible for helping students build knowledge and skills according to teacher-planned lessons. Once hired, Substitute Teachers accept day-to-day assignments across all schools in the Ithaca City School District.

Location(s):
District Wide

Anticipated

Start Date:

APPLICATIONS TAKEN ON A CONTINUAL BASIS

Posting Dates: 8/4/2025-3/31/2026

Required Qualifications:

* All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification OR a minimum 60 college credits.

* The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

* Effective and resourceful interpersonal skills including effective and proper communication with students, parents, faculty, staff and community members; positive attitude.

* Ability to work independently and as a productive and efficient member of our team.

Desired Characteristics:

* An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive.

* Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.

* Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

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Salary Range: $116.51 PER DAY in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.