Interim Substitute Coordinator & Building Sub

Interim Substitute Coordinator & Building Sub

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• Job Title:
  
  Interim Substitute Coordinator & Building Substitute
• Level: All levels and programs
• Classification: 1.0 FTE
• Benefits Eligible:
  No
• Compensation:
  Commensurate with experience and education
• Licensure: A valid MN Short-Call Substitute License
• Reports to:
  
  Director of Administration & Program Directors
• School Year: , Starting early to mid-February and ends on April 4, 2026

General Description:

• This position has two functions:
  • to coordinate the placement of daily substitutes through the on-call substitute list and to train, support and schedule substitute teachers;
  • serve as the Building Substitute to support and supervise students as necessary.

• Substitute Coordination
• Is the first point of contact for staff absences and coordinating substitutes where it is needed
• Manage the On-Call Substitute list, emailing list and the Homebase system
• Work in collaboration with the Human Resources Manager to hire and train substitute teachers
• Maintain the Sub List spreadsheet for staff absences and coverage and email the list on a daily basis
• Provide support for substitutes as needed
• Work closely with the Program Directors to fulfill all substitute needs
• Building Substitute Teacher, when in the classroom
• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Guide to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for all students
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional to fit the needs of each individual student
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground, and in the cafeteria
• Provide in-call and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Have a valid Minnesota Short-call Substitute License
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with students individually and in small/large groups with a wide range of skills
• Have effective communication skills both written and verbally
• Ability to be flexible to work under constantly changing conditions and in a fast paced environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom settings, grade levels, and instructional styles
• Proficient with various word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Google Suite, etc.)
• Have excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Have effective relationship building skills

• Experience working with children in a Montessori setting

Great River School is a public Montessori institution serving students ages 6 through 18. Our community is committed to an engaging environment which prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens of the world. Our vision is world peace through education. We specifically seek to deconstruct systems of bias and oppression that interrupt relationships and access to education.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds - racial justice, gender inclusion, and accessibility of education is central to our core values as a school community.

Great River School provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Great River School will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until successful candidate(s) are hired.

Please send a letter of interest, resume and contact information & relationship for three professional references (email of application materials is preferred) to: