Cincinnati Public Schools invites you to apply for the position of Daily Substitute Classroom Teacher, in order to provide:
  • Educational opportunities where students may fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth;
  • Instruction aligned with CPS and Ohio Student Achievement Standards;
  • Consistent, daily coverage for contractual teacher absences

           


Essential Functions and Skills    
 
 
  • Builds professional and collaborative relationships with students and staff.
  • Creates and maintains a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Follows lesson plans to guide learning and help students achieve standards.
  • Maintains professional relationships and consistent, open communication with parents and/or guardians using the tools and guidance outlined by the district.
  • Engages in regular professional development to build knowledge and skills.
  • Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements.

 

Professional Responsibilities,
aligned with CPS Strategic Goals
 
         
         Student-Centered Decision-Making
  • Maintains professional and compassionate demeanor, as well as an understanding of student development and expectations.
  • Encourages students to express original ideas and think independently.
  • Engages students in instruction, using meaningful and varied learning experiences.
        Community Engagement and Influence
  • Committed to helping students succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools with diverse socioeconomic levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Invites parents, families, and community to engage in student learning activities.
  • Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals on a timely basis, using a variety of contact methods.
  • Collaborates with teachers and administrators to:
    • enhance the instructional environment.
    • develop and use evaluation methods in alignment with district guidelines.

         Health and Safety
  • Creates a positive and safe classroom environment by prioritizing student learning and engagement.
  • Supervises students at all times during  school day.
 
         Growth 
  • Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate.
  • Assesses changing curricular needs to offer plans for improvement.
  • Maintains licensure requirements and professional competence through district-provided professional development and growth activities.
 
         Optimized Capabilities
  • Invests time needed to effectively meet districtwide challenges, objectives, and mission.
  • Meets professional obligations using efficient work habits and adherence to deadlines.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their principal/supervisor.
  • Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
  • Maintains effective and efficient records of student performance.
  • Incorporates consistent use of technology and innovative instructional methods.
  • Accepts responsibility for and works toward meeting both school-wide and course-specific student performance goals.

Next Steps
 

Daily Pay Rate: $146.80
 
Benefits Eligibility: Not Eligible

Step 1: Review Minimum Eligibility Requirements
 
Education
Associate’s or 48 college semester credit hours; Bachelor’s preferred.
Note: Ohio's Temporary Non-Bachelor’s License has been
reauthorized through the 2023-24 school year.
Background Checks
All applicants must have current background checks on file.
Walk-in Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30-12:30 and 1:30-3 PM
$50 exact cash/credit card

Substitute License
See Step 3 below
 

Experience
working with children in a multi-ethnic situation preferred
 

Step 2: Apply Online with Cincinnati Public Schools
 


Step 3: Apply for a Substitute License with ODE here
 

Please do not submit your Substitute License Application with ODE until
you have completed your CPS application, been offered, and
accepted
 a Daily Sub position. Part of the final approval for your license
will be completed by CPS, which cannot occur until
all of the prior steps have been completed.

 


 

Helpful Info for Navigating the ODE Sub Application
 
  1. Create OH|ID
  2. CORE: Educator Licensure/Records
  3. Complete Sub License Application
  • Org: Cincinnati City Schools
  • IRN #: 043752
  • Fee: $25, paid during application
 

           

This job description is intended to provide a representative example of duties and responsibilities that may be required of this position and shall not be construed as an exhaustive list of additional duties this employee may be directed to perform that are not specifically listed. Certain jobs with Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations is available upon request from Human Resources.
 
Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.