Long-Term English/Language Arts Substitute Teacher Johnston Community School District

MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Job ID:

5887586

Application Deadline:

Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Sep 8, 2026 Job Description

Location:

Johnston Middle School Anticipated assignment: 6-8 weeks beginning September 8 Daily substitute rate: $165 per day; increasing to $185 on 11th consecutive day, $235 on 21st consecutive day $500 incentive to teacher substitutes that work 50 or more days in a semester.

Qualifications, Certification, and Experience:

Punctuality and attendance•regularly begins and ends tasks on time Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community•Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools Respects differing points of view Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations Actively supports expectations of student behaviour outside of the classroom during the school day The teacher demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner

Performance Responsibilities:

Personal Performance Criteria Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students Contributes to creating a positive work environment Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day Works independently and with confidence Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision Professional Performance Criteria Instructional Process Teaching to local curriculum standards Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do Communicates learning goals to students and parents Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules Corrects inappropriate behaviour in an appropriate and timely manner Reinforces positive behaviours Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviours Establishes and maintains rapport with students Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences Lessons align with the district standards and assessments Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies Uses effective instructional techniques Uses instructional time effectively Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning styles Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions Provides students with opportunities for success Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work Uses effective assessment strategies Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$165 to $235 Per Day