SY 2025-2026 Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher temporarily fills the role of a classroom teacher during their absence, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining a safe, positive classroom environment. The substitute follows established lesson plans, manages student behavior, and supports students’ academic and social needs throughout the school day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent.
• Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent.
• Implement lessons with assistance, as directed by the Lead Teacher or an Administrator, when lesson plans are not available in the classroom.
• Maintains appropriate records including taking attendance, administering test papers, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent.
• Helps with individualized and small group for students as indicated by lesson plans and other documentation such as IEP’s, EPP’s, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Follow all school policies, procedures and emergency protocols.
• Arrive on time and be prepared for the school day.
• Provide coverage for teachers attending in-school meetings and training.
• Any other relative teaching duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree or teaching credentials preferred.

Five years of experience.

ABILITY, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Prior classroom or educational experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $140 - $190