Substitute Teacher

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide classroom instruction and support students across its specialized educational programs. The role maintains continuity in learning by implementing teacher lesson plans and creating a safe, supportive classroom environment. Substitute Teachers work alongside teachers, educational assistants, and other professionals to support students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional development. The position involves working in school, office, and behavioral health treatment environments. Employees may encounter behavioral challenges, including shouting or verbal and physical aggression, and may be exposed to blood, vomit, or other bodily fluids. The role regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees must be capable of sustained physical exertion and able to participate in required physical safety and restraint techniques when necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit providing education, behavioral health, therapeutic, and autism services. The organization describes its workplace as respectful and inclusive and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
Valid Ohio teaching license.
At least three years of experience working with children.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and standard Microsoft Office applications.
Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
Flexibility and adaptability when working with different students, classrooms, and educational teams.
Commitment to trauma-informed care, student safety, and individualized student support.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to sustain physical exertion and participate in required physical safety and restraint techniques when necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction using established lesson plans, teacher substitute folders, and instructional materials.
Maintain classroom routines, procedures, and building expectations.
Prepare supplemental lessons and activities when needed.
Supervise students consistently and maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
Support students’ academic progress, social skills, problem-solving, self-care, emotional regulation, and appropriate personal boundaries.
Implement classroom motivation systems and behavior intervention plans as directed.
Apply trauma-informed practices to support students’ individual needs.
Use appropriate de-escalation strategies and crisis intervention techniques to maintain student and classroom safety.
Complete required agency-approved crisis intervention training and other mandatory trainings.
Participate in emergency physical restraint procedures only when necessary and in accordance with applicable training and agency protocols.
Model positive, respectful interactions and encourage students’ development and independence.
Collaborate with teachers, educational assistants, principals, and other school and agency professionals.
Communicate with staff about lesson implementation, student progress, and classroom outcomes.
Participate in daily debriefings and student meetings when appropriate.
Contribute to educational planning and individualized approaches that support student needs.
Assist with educational testing and assessments as requested.
Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional knowledge and skills.
Maintain professional, respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members.
Complete required documentation accurately and within established timelines.
Follow building procedures, agency policies, and applicable educational requirements.
Support implementation of student educational plans, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), as appropriate to the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.