Substitute Teacher

Job Description – Substitute Teacher 1 (260004MD)

This full‑time Substitute Teacher position is located at the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility, 4321 Green Road, Highland Hills, OH 44128‑4898. The role involves teaching small classes (6‑8 students) of youth aged 16‑18, developing and implementing lesson plans, providing individualized instruction, counseling students, and occasionally supervising extracurricular activities. The position is Union‑represented by OEA/Scope.

• Assess educational needs of youth and develop lesson plans that meet those needs, including individualized assignments and training.
• Provide instruction and individualized assistance to students.
• Provide counseling on students’ performance, behavior, and personal problems.
• Organize and/or monitor extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Adhere to all DYS policies, safety procedures, and curriculum guidelines.

• Valid teaching certificate or license appropriate for the grade level and area of specialization assigned.
• Baccalaureate degree or less, in accordance with OEA agreement.
• Successful completion of the State of Ohio Teacher certification prior to employment.
• Strong communication, analytical, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a correctional setting and with youth who have behavioral challenges.

• Salary range: $66,726 – $113,401 (includes a 20% supplement).
• Full‑time schedule: 40 hours per week.
• 40 days of leave per year (plus additional personal and sick leave).
• Medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums paid after eligibility period.
• Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Participation in Ohio Public Retirement System (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation.

The State of Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State. The agency provides reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws.

The State of Ohio maintains a drug‑free workplace and prohibits the use of marijuana.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Ohio promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination in hiring.