JOB TITLE

Substitute Teacher Pool2026 JD

REPORTS TO

Principal

WORK DAYS 9

Months (187 Days)

SALARY:

$100/Day (Non-certified); $120/Day (Certified)

LOCATION

Various Locations FLSA Status:

EXEMPT NON-EXEMPT X JOB DESCRIPTION

Creates a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students enrolled in an education setting. Establishes effective rapport with students. Motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled in the education setting
• Assists in the development and implementation of the individual education service and transition plan for students enrolled in the education setting
• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and policies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools
• Collaborates with the teacher of record to develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building
• Administers standardized testing
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two years college coursework preferred

• SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (Upload to Application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

• PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

May 2025

Please Note:

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.