Substitute - Job# 4625

School Board of Highlands County

District Office - Sebring, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID:

5917468

Application Deadline:

Sep 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Sep 08, 2026 3:23 PM (UTC)

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:

Substitute

ASSIGNMENT

Substitute

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required.

Satisfactory clearance of a Criminal History Records check and drug screening

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students

Must have the ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies

Must complete classroom observation requirement

Must have reliable transportation

Must have working telephone

Must be available to accept jobs when offered

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information

Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and district policies

Ensures adequate supervision to provide for the health, welfare, and safety of all students they are instructing

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Reports to the front office upon arrival at school, requests clarification of class assignment, school rules and procedures

Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible

Implements teacher's lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate

Organizes students for effective instruction

Dismisses all students from the classroom at the appropriate time, ensuring classroom is empty and in a clean and orderly fashion

Collects and places students papers on teachers desk or requested location

Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place

Reports to sub designee to determine if additional services are required

Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies

Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities

Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with district and school policies and practices

PAY GRADE

According to the School Board of Highlands County Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

APA Approved 7/28/2015

Board Approved 4/25/2017

Modified 8/20/2021

GENERAL

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL

• All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

To request accommodations, please contact:

Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources

426 School Street

Sebring, FL 33870

863-471-5555

ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Position Type:

Full-time