Substitute Teacher (Starting School Year 26-27)

About the role

This position is for school year 2026-2027. In the absence of the regular teacher, provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of settings. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Follows and implements lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular teacher.
• Confers with the department head, grade level teacher, or school administrator to resolve questions or concerns about the assignment.
• Follows the rules, policies, and procedures of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Affords assistance in supporting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to students, parents/guardians/and staff.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times.
• Performs other duties of similar scope and complexity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college credits completed from an accredited college/university or Successful completion of the MSDE ParaPro Assessment with proof of high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Education, Training, and Experience (to qualify for Non-degreed Rate of Pay): Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience Working In a Childcare Or Instructional Environment Preferred.
• Note: Preference will be given to candidates with education credentials and experiences aligned to our critical need areas.

Licenses and Certificates

• Maryland Professional Certificate preferred.
• Certificated candidates may be eligible for a higher rate of pay based on the specific assignment and approval by Human Resources.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move within the school and classroom setting.

Salary

• $20.16 Daily Degreed Substitute Teacher
• $18.00 Daily Non-Degreed Substitute Teacher

Benefits

• BCPS offers limited benefits for temporary employees that may include 403(b)/457 plans, paid sick and safe leave accruals, and access to credit union benefits.
• Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefits plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement.

Application Instructions

• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required. Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
• Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted.
• If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references).
• The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation.
• A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed.
• The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Nichelle Reed
HR Officer- Staffing
Baltimore County Public Schools
Office of Staffing
6901 N Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
Ph: 443.809.8446