Long-Term Substitue Teacher

This position is responsible for providing instruction and maintaining classroom management in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The long-term substitute teacher ensures continuity in student learning by following lesson plans provided by the absent teacher when available and, as needed, collaborates with grade-level or content-area teams to develop, adapt, or supplement instructional plans and materials. The long-term substitute is expected to actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), team planning, and other collaborative activities to support instructional continuity, student progress, and alignment with curriculum expectations.

Other Job Type (if applicable)

5th Grade ELA/SS

Reports To

Principal and Assistant Principal

Salary Range: From/To

Long Term Certified Substitute (Candidate holds a TN teaching license and is properly endorsed for this position)--Pay is $21 per hour ($155 per day)

Start Date

08/18/2026

End Date

10/23/2026

Additional Job Information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are representative of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Use materials provided to attain lesson goals

Accurately follows daily schedule established by the classroom teacher

Direct the classroom, accomplishing curriculum objectives and goals outlined in the lesson plans

Take attendance according to the procedures of the school, keep classroom and work orderly, and maintain normal classroom rhythms

Comply with all procedures, guidelines, and policies of the school at all times

Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Assist students with self-help skills such as feeding, and toileting as needed

Maintains confidentiality and compliance with student information, including Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans

Communicates with the classroom teacher essential information in regard to the students during the day of absence

Maintain a professional attitude in all manner of conduct with students, faculty, parents, and community members

Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Exemplary and in person attendance required

Perform other duties as directed by school administration as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for substitute teaching.

Must be properly licensed and endorsed for this position.

Detail oriented and able to follow written and/or oral instructions

Able to communicate effectively with other personnel and faculty

Able to cultivate relationships with pupils in a brief time period

Confidence and capability in giving instruction in the absence of the regular teacher

Willing and able to work standing for most of the day with few breaks to sit

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, effective supervision, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems, philosophies, laws, regulations, and procedures; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria and the goals and priorities of planning and development programs.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

Physical Ability: Requires the ability to perform light physical work, including standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting materials up to 25 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to perceive visual cues and communicate effectively.

Environmental Factors: May require exposure to moderate classroom noise and interactions with a variety of student behaviors.

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT