Position Title

Per Diem Substitute Teacher (Elementary Grades K-5)

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$160 day (up to 20 days) $170 day (>20 days)

Job Description

The Locust Valley Central School District is looking for a (2025-2026 School Year) Per Diem Substitute Elementary Teacher (Grades K-5) to join our team in providing a safe, nurturing and challenging classroom environment devoted to helping all students reach their full potential. 

REQUIREMENTS:

NYS Certification (relevant certification for elementary).  Certification must be from New York State.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The substitute teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum. Facilitate, execute or carry out lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students. Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment. Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on available lesson plan.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong classroom management skills. Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Adaptability and flexibility to work in various classrooms and grade levels. Proficiency in computer skills and school/classroom educational technology

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Administration Bldg.

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