Substitute - Job# 4585

Substitute
- Job# 4585

School Board of Highlands County District Office
- Sebring, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job : 5874308

Final date to receive applications: Aug 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:
Substitute

ASSIGNMENT:
Substitute

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required.
• Satisfactory clearance of a Criminal History Records check and drug screening

GENERAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students
• Must have the ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
• Must complete classroom observation requirement
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have working telephone
• Must be available to accept jobs when offered

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and district policies
• Ensures adequate supervision to provide for the health, welfare, and safety of all students they are instructing
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Reports to the front office upon arrival at school, requests clarification of class assignment, school rules and procedures
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
• Implements teacher's lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate
• Organizes students for effective instruction
• Dismisses all students from the classroom at the appropriate time, ensuring classroom is empty and in a clean and orderly fashion
• Collects and places students papers on teachers desk or requested location
• Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place
• Reports to sub designee to determine if additional services are required
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with district and school policies and practices

PAY GRADE

According to the School Board of Highlands County Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

APA Approved 7/28/2015
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/20/2021

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become…