2026-2027 Substitute Teacher

Job Goal: To encourage student progress, and manage the learning environment in the absence of the full-time teacher or paraprofessional.

About the Role

Reports To: Principal

Responsibilities

• Assume duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules
• Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time, and motivates students to learn and participate
• Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the classroom teacher's lesson plans
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the classroom teacher's lesson plans
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Address the various learning styles of students accordingly
• Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with i3 Academy policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Adequately supervise students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students
• Report student injury, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to school personnel immediately
• Seek assistance if serious or disruptive student behavior problems occur
• Report to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials and schedule of classes, and at the end of the school day to return materials
• Interact in a cooperative and professional manner with students, parents, and school personnel
• Maintain student and school personnel confidentiality
• Use proper discipline techniques so that there is never physical contact with a student
• Cover assigned classes at the times scheduled
• Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials as appropriate to supplement presentation of lessons
• Maintain current contact information on tile with the Human Resource Department

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma
• Completed Background Clearance
• Related experience working in a school or with children preferred
• At least a valid Alabama Substitute Teacher License

Skills

• Ability to work independently and follow directions
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Knowledge of educational standards and best practices

Benefits

• Continued employment after ten (10) days in the SAME teaching assignment results in a doubling of pay
• After day eleven (11), the role becomes a full-time teacher with additional responsibilities

Primary Physical Demands

• See on a continuous basis within less than a few feet away and more than a few feet away
• Hear on a continuous basis within less than a few feet away and more than a few feet away
• Speak frequently and clearly
• Transition from various positions: standing, sitting, walking, kneeling or crouching
• On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, walk/run in a drill or emergency situation
• Reach, lift, carry, push, pull objects up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Agility to operate computer and other digital hardware
• Dexterity of hands and fingers for word processing

Typical Work Environment

• Academic and professional for all ages
• Primarily indoors with varying temperatures
• Noise level is generally moderate
• Access to telecommunications

Pay

• Initially, pay is at the daily rate for a substitute teacher
• After ten (10) days in the SAME teaching assignment, pay doubles
• After day eleven (11), pay increases to full-time teacher rates

Schedule

• Initially, schedule is determined by the classroom teacher
• After ten (10) days in the SAME teaching assignment, schedule becomes full-time teacher responsibilities