Non Instructional/Support Services - Position - Other



Start Date

Open Date 08/12/2026

Closing Date 08/16/2026

General Definition of Work

The long-term substitute teacher, under limited supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion serving as a temporary educator who is responsible for operating a safe, orderly and positive classroom environment while the regular classroom teacher position is anticipated to be vacant for 6 or more months. The long-term substitute must effectively manage the classroom and provide instruction for students following the regular teacher's lesson plans, lesson plans developed by the school grade-level PLC or lesson plans s/he develops in consultation with the school. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the school principal.
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status

Full-time, 10 months

21st Day Substitute: Certified Daily Rate

Certified Long-term Substitute: $151 per day

Non-Certified Long-term Substitute: $129 per day
Reports To

School Principal
Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Provide meaningful instruction to students
• Review and implement regular classroom routines, procedures, lesson plans and instructional strategies.
• Participate in grade-level meetings, faculty meetings, student intervention teams and other committees normally assigned to a regular classroom teacher
• Establish and maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for all students
• Take reasonable measures to protect students, facilities, and materials
• Communicate clearly and effectively to students, families, and school personnel
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses or any breach of the district's Code of Student Conduct to the school administration as soon as possible
• Willingness to substitute in any grade level or course as assigned by the school
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of lesson plan development
• Knowledge of and ability to implement classroom management strategies
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to solve problems by utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships; work collaboratively within and across departments, external agencies, and the public
• Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
• Ability to use or learn specialized tools, equipment, or software
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate programs
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

• Minimum for 21st Day Substitutes:
  • Bachelors' Degree
  • Possession of an active NC teaching license
  • Three years successful teaching experience preferred
• Minimum for Certified Long-term Substitute
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Possession of active or expired teaching license
  • Three years teaching experience preferred
• Minimum for Non-Certified Long-term Substitute
  • High School diploma
  • At least one or more successful years working in an educational environment supervising children preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

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Additional Job Information
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through verbal communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

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