Substitute Teacher

Location: Rossford

Job Posting:
Certified Substitute Teacher

District:
Rossford Schools

Position:
Substitute Teacher (Certified)

Position Type:
On-Call/As Needed

Salary:
Beginning at $125 per day (see step schedule below)

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Join Rossford Schools

At Rossford Schools, we are learning and growing together to succeed in an ever-changing world by being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready. Our vision is to prepare, inspire, and empower all students to achieve success-and our substitute teachers are essential in supporting student learning and maintaining continuity when staff are absent.

District Priority Areas

Our work is guided by these district priorities:

* Rooted in Growth - Student Experience

* Relationships that Matter - Community Partnerships

* Reaching & Engaging - Communication

* Responsible Stewardship - District Resources

Position Overview

Certified Substitute Teachers provide instruction and supervision when a teacher is absent, supporting learning continuity across a variety of assignments-such as classroom teachers, intervention specialists, and specialty-area teachers (e.g., art, music, Spanish, etc.). Substitute teachers help maintain a safe, positive learning environment and keep students engaged with planned lessons and activities.

Daily Pay Rates (Certified Substitutes)

Daily rates increase based on days worked within the same school year:

* Days 1-30: $125 per day

* Days 31-60: $140 per day

* Day 61 and beyond: $220 per day

Please note:

The count of days worked resets at the beginning of each school year for pay rate purposes.

Reimbursement Opportunity (Certified Substitutes)

To further support substitutes, those who complete five (5) days of work during the school year are eligible for reimbursement of:

* BCI/FBI Background Check:
Up to $80

* Substitute Teaching License: $25

Important:
Substitutes must initiate the reimbursement process directly.

What We're Looking For

Successful substitute teachers are:

* Dependable, punctual, and flexible

* Positive, professional, and student-focused

* Effective classroom managers who can follow lesson plans and maintain routines

* Strong communicators who work well with students and staff

Qualifications

* Must hold a valid substitute teaching license and/or appropriate Ohio teaching credentials (as required for substitute teaching)

* Must meet district employment requirements, including background checks as applicable

How to Apply

Apply to be a Certified Substitute Teacher with Rossford Schools. Substitute opportunities are offered on an as-needed basis across grade levels and buildings.

In accordance with State law, the Rossford Board of Education requires a criminal background check through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records for each applicant the Superintendent recommends for employment.

It is the policy of the Board of Education of the Rossford School District that no candidate for a position in this District shall be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, non-disqualifying disability, height, or other protected categories.