Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Warren Woods Public Schools District - Warren, Michigan

Job : 5387838

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Requirement: To become a substitute teacher in Michigan, candidates must meet specific criteria set by the Michigan Department of Education. This includes completing at least 60 semester hours of college credit, with a "C" or higher, from a regionally accredited institution, ensuring a foundational level of higher education to manage a classroom and deliver content effectively.

Candidates must obtain a substitute teaching permit issued by the Michigan Department of Education. The permit is valid for one academic year and requires sponsorship by a school district, which submits the application on the candidate’s behalf. The current cost of the permit is $45 and is the candidates responsibility. Renewal is required annually.

Summary: Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and results in student growth.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required resulting in optimum performance.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Uses various tools to assess the growth and achievement of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate hard copy and web-based records and prepares progress/grade reports.
• Accommodates the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Participates in co-teaching situations with a special education teacher assigned.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance and demonstrates the ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Responsible to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by…