Substitute Teacher​/Aide

Substitute Teacher/Aide

Madison City Schools (AL) Substitute - Madison, Alabama Open in Google Maps

Job : 5775807

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Summary: The Substitute Teacher/Aide provides instructional and supervisory support in the absence of a regular classroom teacher, instructional aide, or other assigned staff member. The substitute is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment while implementing lesson plans, supervising students, supporting school operations, and ensuring continuity of instruction and student services. Substitute personnel serve as representatives of Madison City Schools and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, sound judgment, and positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Required:

• Valid Alabama Teacher Certificate; or
• Valid Alabama Substitute Teacher License
• Ability to successfully pass all required state and federal background checks in accordance with Alabama law.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and administrators.
• Ability to follow written lesson plans, schedules, and directives with minimal supervision.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with children in educational settings.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Experience utilizing educational technology and instructional resources.

Reports to: Principal and Permanent Sub

Background Check

Required:

Ala. Code §§ 16-22a-5. Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Student Safety and Security: Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law.

Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

Instructional Responsibilities:

• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities prepared by the regular teacher.
• Maintain continuity of instruction and classroom routines.
• Facilitate learning activities in accordance with curriculum objectives and teacher expectations.
• Provide academic assistance and guidance to students as needed.
• Monitor student participation, engagement, and completion of assignments.
• Maintain accurate attendance and classroom records as directed.
• Leave detailed notes regarding lesson completion, student progress, and classroom activities for the regular teacher.

Classroom Management and Student Supervision:

• Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment.
• Establish and enforce appropriate classroom expectations consistent with school and district policies.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and other assigned locations.
• Monitor student behavior and address minor disciplinary concerns using appropriate interventions.
• Refer significant behavioral concerns to administration according to school procedures.
• Ensure students are appropriately supervised at all times and are never left unattended.
• Escort students to specials, lunch, assemblies, and other activities as required.

Substitute Aide Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers and school staff with instructional and non-instructional duties.
• Provide support to individual students or small groups.
• Assist with classroom organization, preparation of materials, and learning activities.
• Support students with academic, behavioral, or functional needs under staff direction.
• Assist with student supervision during transitions, lunch, recess, and school activities.
• Perform clerical and organizational tasks as assigned.

School Operations and Support:

• Follow daily schedules, bell schedules, and special event procedures.
• Perform assigned supervisory duties, including hall duty and lunch supervision when required.
• Assist with classroom setup, organization, and housekeeping.
• Use instructional materials, technology, and equipment appropriately and safely.
• Maintain classroom resources and return materials in an organized condition.
• Adapt to changing assignments, schedules, grade levels, and instructional settings.

Safety and Student Welfare Responsibilities:

• Follow all district and school…