Substitute Teacher

Position Details

• Position Type: Substitute / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/1/2025
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 08/11/2025
• Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Description: Instructs and leads student learning in the absence of a regular teacher and in accordance with the goals, directives and curriculum of Cambridge City School District.

• Maintains the confidentiality of student and school personnel information in accordance with District policy and law.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students.
• Maintains a positive learning environment and ensures classroom procedures that foster a safe and respectful climate for all students and staff.
• Ensures that learning is appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and secure District facilities.
• Follows, participates and leads students in all safety and evacuation drills and events.
• Reports to main office upon arrival at school and secures substitute identification, credentials and keys; checks mailbox of absent teacher to identify any issues of immediate import or attention; requests clarification of school rules and procedures from front office personnel, if necessary.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Consults with persons in appropriate position including peer teachers to seek information or clarification regarding attendance procedures, lesson objectives, daily schedule, materials and equipment location, usage and daily duties.
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner that motivates students to learn and participate; organizes and groups students for effective instruction.
• Attends to all non‑teaching duties as assigned (i.e., lunch duty, recess duty, study hall duty, etc.).
• Ensures a sustainable relationship with parents, pupils, school personnel and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite and refined manner.
• Collects and places students’ work and assignments in storage according to regular teacher’s directions.
• Follows all dismissal procedures, ensures that all instructional materials and classroom equipment are in orderly condition, and prepares a daily substitute report concerning progress and issues of note for the regular classroom teacher before leaving the building.
• Returns substitute identification, credentials and keys to the main office.
• Performs other assigned and related duties as directed by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district or state policies and practices.

• Valid driver’s license or ability to present appropriate identification upon request.
• Valid teaching license or substitute teaching license with the state of Ohio.

• In the course of performing the duties and functions job holder will be required to stand, walk, sit, squat/stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach and lift items of varying weights and up to 40 pounds. Ability to communicate (vision, hearing and speech) is required. Ability to travel to assigned work locations without employer support.
• Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
• Instruction and the provision of required supports to students with special needs may be necessary.
• Must be able to express ideas, interpret situations, and problem‑solve.
• Must be able to interact positively and effectively with individuals with diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to use various forms of classroom equipment and technology resources, computer applications and related peripherals.

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