District Substitute Teacher (Summer School)

Reports To: Building Administrator

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Last Updated:April 2026

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Reynoldsburg our educators embody the principles outlined in Our Portrait of an Educator inspiring students to innovate collaborate and excel. For more information visit Job Function:

The Reynoldsburg City Schools District Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and maintaining a productive learning environment in the absence of the regular summer school classroom teacher. This position ensures that summer learning objectivesincluding credit recovery and bridge programscontinue without interruption by following lesson plans managing student behavior and supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of all students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio Substitute Teaching License or Professional Teaching License issued by the Ohio Department of Education.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

• Ability to successfully pass required criminal background checks (BCI/FBI).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching in a summer school or accelerated learning environment.

• Knowledge of Reynoldsburg City Schools curriculum and instructional technology (e.g. Google Classroom PowerSchool).

• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse classroom settings and differentiate instruction.

Instructional Delivery

• Executes lesson plans left by the absent teacher with high fidelity while ensuring students remain engaged in summer learning targets.

• Adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners including those in credit recovery or intervention programs.

• Facilitates the use of instructional technology and digital resources as required by the summer curriculum.

Classroom Management & Safety

• Maintains a safe orderly and positive classroom environment conducive to learning during the summer session.

• Implements district and building-level student behavior expectations and follows all safety protocols.

• Supervises students during non-instructional times such as arrivals departures and breaks.

Student Progress & Reporting

• Records accurate student attendance in PowerSchool as required by summer school compliance standards.

• Provides written feedback for the returning teacher regarding student progress completed work and any behavioral incidents.

• Ensures student work is collected graded (if required) and organized for the regular classroom teacher.

Professional Collaboration

• Collaborates with summer school building administrators secretaries and fellow educators to ensure program consistency.

• Attends the mandatory planning session on June 1st and any other required summer staff meetings.

• Models the principles of the Portrait of an Educator in all interactions with students staff and families.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Effective classroom management strategies.

• Subject matter appropriate for the assigned grade level (K-12).

• Student confidentiality laws (FERPA).

• Reynoldsburg City Schools mission and Portrait of an Educator.

Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication.

• Use of educational technology (Google Workspace interactive whiteboards).

• Identifying and responding to diverse student learning needs.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions accurately.

• Maintain a professional and flexible attitude in a variety of classroom settings.

• Establish rapport with students quickly in a short-term instructional environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push pull lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.

Working Conditions The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue. The employee may also be required to interact with unruly children.

Driving Requirement This position may require driving to various school sites or events.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employees supervisor and or appointing authority.