Building Substitute

Position: Building Substitute Teacher
Reports to: Harrison Junior School Building Principal

Southwest Local School District, situated in the southwestern corner of Ohio, is composed of: Harrison Elementary School, Miami Whitewater Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School, the Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center, Harrison Junior School and William Henry Harrison High School. The District has achieved an “Excellent” rating from the Ohio Department of Education for the past four years and each of our schools have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education.

Our Mission: "Academic and Social Growth for all students, every day!"
Our Motto: "Excellence through Relationships"
Our Core Values: Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership

Southwest Local School District believes in providing the best possible learning environment by hiring, developing and retaining quality personnel. We believe that education needs to take a leadership role in improving society by enhancing activities/programs that help develop well-rounded students who can cope with everyday pressures. We are seeking a Building Substitute Teacher for the 2024 - 2025 school year and beyond to join our team at Harrison Junior School.

Job Summary: The Substitute teacher will report every school day and be placed into a teaching assignment or be given duties around the building if no classroom position is needed. Alternate duties may include providing intervention/enrichment to small groups of students, supervision duties, or any other task deemed necessary throughout the day. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide best practice instruction.
• Establish clear standards of student conduct and maintain an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Teach content and skills in the subject area according to the state standards and district curriculum maps, guides, etc.
• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional development activities.
• Attend staff meetings when possible.
• Perform other tasks/duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Qualifications/Characteristics:

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude - We have to work together as a team.  
• Enthusiasm for the subject matter and content areas is important as well.
• Good communication & teaming skills.
• Good organization skills. 
• Be a team player.
• Flexibility- Expect the unexpected. The candidate needs to have to ability to be prepared when the daily schedule/routine is interrupted.
• Proper certification required.

Education and Experience: 

• Hold at least a substitute teaching license (4 year college degree needed).
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Degree in education definitely a PLUS!
• Certification/License in education a plus (Ohio State Certification as a Teacher).

Benefits: 
Southwest Local School District participates in the Southwest Ohio Organization for School Health (SWOOSH). SWOOSH is a health and wellness consortium for school districts and government agencies that come together to provide stability and quality access to health care and benefits to all eligible members. Full-time employees have access to the benefits below:

• Retirement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance – 100% paid by District
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off

Southwest Local School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.