Substitute Teacher

Openings as of 7/13/2026

Substitute Teacher

• Position Type:
  Substitute / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/7/2025
• Location:
  
  Gates Chili CSD - District Office

The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.

• Resume
• Letter(s) of recommendation
• Proof of Bachelor’s degree (transcript, copy of diploma, etc.)
• Fingerprint clearance from the NYS Dept. of Education
• Attend orientation to sub in the District
• Once application has been submitted, contact the Human Resource Office 03 to schedule an appointment.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the substitute teacher will have the primary responsibility of providing the students with a relevant education in the absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers will guide students in attaining the knowledge and skills necessary for success during their educational career as well as preparing them to become college and career ready after graduation.

Substitute teachers will help students learn the skills and attitudes necessary to achieve a responsible, productive, and fulfilling life in our changing world.

• Non-Certified Instructional Substitutes:
  • $140/day for days 1-29
  • $150/day for days 30-59
  • $160/day for days 60 and over
• Certified Instructional Substitutes:
  • $165/day for days 1-29
  • $175/day for days 30-59
  • $185/day for days 60 and over
• If working for 15 or more days consecutively for the same instructional staff member, rate will be $225/day.

There are no district benefits available for substitute teachers.

Full-time / Part-time
10-month (works student calendar) / 12-month
Paid hours/day: varies

• Follow the lesson plans that were prepared by the Teacher.
• Provide clear standards of conduct for student behavior.
• Interact with students in a respectful manner.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

• Certification: NYS Teacher certification preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.