Daily Substitute Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Portage Leadership Academy, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is hiring a Daily Substitute Teacher at Portage Leadership Academy in Akron, Ohio. The school serves students in grades K–5 and emphasizes academic achievement, leadership, integrity, critical thinking, and students’ social-emotional development. The role involves delivering and adapting instruction, supporting a positive classroom environment, and contributing to students’ academic and personal growth. The position is paid at a daily rate of $130. Compensation may vary based on geography or market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

Active and current State of Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area.
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment involving frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to properly manage confidential information.
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
Experience working within an urban environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver lesson plans, modifying them as needed during the school year.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
Use research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction.
Manage student behavior in the classroom.
Create a positive classroom environment that supports student learning.
Use school-approved curricula that reflect students’ diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
Communicate and meet with families regarding students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities as needed.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise students of various ages in settings such as the playground and cafeteria.