Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher
School City of Hobart

Seeking Substitute Teachers for the School City of Hobart. Positions are filled on an as-needed basis.

Position Summary

To support continuity of instruction and student supervision in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher follows teacher-provided plans, maintains a safe and orderly learning environment, supervises students, and communicates appropriately with school staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans, schedules, routines, and directions provided by the regular teacher and/or school administration.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, respectful, and supportive classroom environment and supervise students throughout the assignment.
• Implement assigned instructional activities, monitor student work, and provide assistance appropriate to the assignment.
• Take attendance, follow building procedures, and leave clear notes regarding work completed, student behavior, and significant concerns.
• Communicate promptly with school staff regarding questions, emergencies, student welfare issues, or situations requiring administrative support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by an administrator.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Valid Indiana Substitute Teacher Permit or Indiana teaching license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and interact effectively with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Ability to adapt to different grade levels, subject areas, classroom routines, and school settings.

Preferred:

• Prior substitute teaching, classroom support, youth supervision, or comparable experience.

Terms of Employment

This position is scheduled on an as-needed and as-available basis.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Rates

• Licensed Indiana Teacher - $105.00 per day.
• Substitute Permit with Bachelor's degree or higher - $95.00 per day.
• Substitute Permit with High School diploma - $85.00 per day.

Benefits

• This substitute position is not eligible for retirement or health insurance benefits.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, supervise students, respond to classroom activity, move throughout school areas, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily indoors in a school setting and requires frequent interaction with students, staff, parents, and visitors. The position may involve movement through classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, media centers, and other school areas that can be noisy and heavily occupied.

Application Procedure

Please submit an online application. If you have questions about the position, contact:
Jonathan Mock, Ed.S., Director of HR & Compliance
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (219) 942-8885 Ext. 1

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon meeting district requirements, which includes expanded criminal history checks and expanded child protection index checks, as applicable. Drug screening is also required. Other pre-employment requirements may apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The School City of Hobart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School City of Hobart ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The School City of Hobart has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.