Substitute Teacher

Classified - Position - Other, please specify

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 05/07/2025

Closing Date 04/30/2026

We are seeking an experienced, reliable substitute teacher to join our team of educators. In this position, you will be added to Collierville Schools preferred substitute list to work in the absence of our special education and occasionally regular education teachers, aiding students in their daily tasks and helping ensure the understanding of the subject matter being covered. The Substitute Teacher should possess the skills needed to implement daily instruction using provided lesson plans and run the classroom environment in a safe and orderly fashion in the absence of the regular teacher.

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Other Job Type (if applicable) Substitute Teacher

Reports To Principal, Assistant Principal and HR

Salary Range:
From/To
$120 Per Day

Additional Job Information
Duties and Responsibilities

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

Perform other duties as directed by school administration as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

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

College degree Required (Certified Positions)

Passing Score on Paraprofessional test for classified positions.

Certificate in teaching is a plus

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…