General Job Description

Substitute teachers serve as critical instructional leaders in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. They are responsible for maintaining established routines and procedures, executing lesson plans as provided, ensuring a safe and supportive classroom environment, and fostering student learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans left by the absent teacher and follow routine classroom schedules.

• Provide clear instruction and facilitate student understanding of the subject matter.

• Maintain classroom discipline, order, and control in accordance with school and classroom guidelines.

• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning objectives.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with administrators, staff, and students.

• Demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and moral character consistent with the values of the school.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s degree or at least 60 college credit hours.

• Preferred: Experience as a substitute teacher or work with children and/or adolescents.

• Must pass state and local background checks and meet health/safety requirements as mandated by law.

Compensation

• $115/day: For substitutes meeting minimum qualifications (Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours; not licensed).

• $140/day: For licensed or retired North Carolina teachers.

Additional Information

• Substitutes are employed on an on-call, as-needed basis.

• Assignments vary by teacher absence and school needs.

• Opportunities for both short-term (day-to-day) and long-term placements may be available.