Teacher, Substitute

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:

9/16/2025

Location:

Summit Academy for Alternative Learners - Xenia

District:

 Summit Academy School  Additional Information:
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Summary/Objective

The Substitute Teacher supervises students in the event the classroom teacher is unavailable to lead class. Their duties include managing classroom behavior, following lesson plans, and informing the classroom teacher following an assignment.

Essential Functions

* For short-term substitutes:
Follow provided lesson plans to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.

* For long-term substitutes:
Develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with past lesson plans in keeping with student needs and abilities.

* Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.

* Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student.

* Supervise students in and out of the classroom.

* Builds a positive and ongoing professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, and visitors.

* Performs other duties on an as-needed basis as determined by their supervisor.

* Attend trainings and meetings provided by the school and Summit Academy Management.

Competencies

* Ability to interact in a professional manner with students

* Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff and to effectively work with them in a collaborative manner

* Must be able to maintain confidentiality of student records and school business

* Must have strong organizational and communication skills

* Must assist in remaining in compliance in matters monitored at the school, state, and federal level as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation can be provided upon request.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position takes place during normal operating hours while students are present.

Travel

Travel is not required

Required

Education and Experience

* Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent Required

* Bachelor's Degree Preferred

* Minimum of Valid and Current Substitute Teaching License Required

* Classroom experience is Preferred

* Appropriate criminal records check by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job and may change at any time with or without notice.