Generic Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Generic Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Application Process:

After completing your online application, visit the Davidson County Schools website at:

http://www.davidson.k12.nc.us/departments/humanresources/substituteteacherinformation/

for additional instructions on how to proceed.

The substitute hiring process includes three phases:

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Submit your online application.

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Complete the Davidson County Schools Substitute Teacher Training (if required).

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Undergo a background check (initiated after training completion).

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Once your background check is complete, hiring paperwork will be released. After completing all required forms-including the health certificate-you must contact Crystal Asbury via email to schedule an interview with Human Resources.

After all steps are completed and your application is finalized, it will be submitted to the Directors of Human Resources for approval. Upon approval, you will receive an email confirming your status as an Approved Substitute, along with instructions for next steps.

Additional Information:

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Substitute teachers are considered on-call employees.

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Maximum work hours: 29.5 hours per week.

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Maximum work schedule: up to 4 days per week.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

A substitute teacher serves as a teacher during the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The substitute teacher monitors student behavior, attends to the needs of students, and follows the regularly established routines of the classroom. The substitute teacher receives detailed instruction of the duties and responsibilities of this work from the regular classroom teacher. The substitute teacher serves under the direct supervision of the principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Delivers instructional material as provided by teacher
• Monitors students'' completion of work and behavior
• Reports problems and concerns of students to the designated authority
• Follows schedules and plans provided by teacher
• Ensures student safety

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of High School diploma or GED
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Skill in delivering instructional materials to students
• Understanding of school processes and procedures
• Ability to execute plans designed by teacher
• Ability to monitor and respond appropriately to needs of students
• Ability to communicate in a positive manner
• Ability to utilize current technology and functions of programs used in the classroom

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to accompany students to various locations within a school. Must be able to perform basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, speaking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted

as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

07/21/2025