Job Description

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Requisition Name:                   Substitute Teacher – 60 credit hours or less than a bachelor’s degree

Estimated Duration:                08/10/2026 - 05/31/2027

 

Location

Position Location: On Site

Address: 115 Stewarts Ferry Pike   Nashville,  Tennessee    37214

 

Description

Substitute Teacher (60 credit hours or less than a bachelor’s degree)

 

Reports To: Assistant Principal
Location:
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214

 

 

Position Description:

This position serves under the direct supervision of the educational administrative team who has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Specific Position Responsibilities:

• Report to the educational office each morning upon arrival and each afternoon after dismissal.

• Follow teacher lesson plans and assume all duties of the classroom teacher or educational assistant in accordance with school rules. This may include lunchroom duty,

bus duty, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building administrator(s).

• Familiarize self with the school emergency procedures and student medical needs as outlined in the substitute folder in each classroom.

• Maintain normal classroom routines as much as possible.
• Supervise students at all times and maintain a positive learning environment. Any major discipline issues should be reported to building level administrator(s) immediately.

• Protect confidentiality of all students. Any observations or conversations involving students should be considered confidential and should only be discussed with building

level administrator(s).

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years of college or a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 60 credit hours or less than a bachelor’s degree

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellence
• Optimism
• Sound Judgment
• Courage
• Teamwork
• Some experience working with children who have special needs (PREFERRED)
• Basic knowledge and ability on how to use a computer
• Ability to be flexible and follow directions
• Dependable with good attendance and punctuality

 

Background Verification

Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check and fingerprinting, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks. 

**Please note that, due to the position being at a school, any discrepancies in the background check or fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration.

Schedule

Days: Monday  Yes Tuesday  Yes Wednesday  Yes Thursday  Yes Friday  Yes Saturday  No Sunday  No

Hours/Day: 8

Time Zone: CST

	Shifts	Start Time		End Time		Description		Active
	Shift 1	8:00 AM		5:00 PM				Yes