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PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Caledonia, OH · On-site

$125 - $130/day

Substitute/Substitute Teacher Date Posted: 7/9/2026 Location: River Valley Middle School Date ... School Principal at tbower@rvk12.org Please apply through Applitrack at www.rvk12.org under the ...

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PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Columbus, OH · On-site

$125 - $130/day

PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER * River Valley Middle School * 2026-2027 School Year * Middle School ... please contact Tom Bower, Middle School Principal at tbower@rvk12.org Please apply through ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for substitute principal in Ohio is $22.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $26.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a substitute principal?

A Substitute Principal temporarily assumes the responsibilities of a school principal when they are absent. This includes managing daily operations, addressing student and staff concerns, ensuring a safe learning environment, and enforcing school policies. They may also oversee disciplinary actions, coordinate with teachers, and communicate with parents. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to maintain continuity in school administration.

What are the typical responsibilities of a substitute principal?

As a Substitute Principal, you are responsible for overseeing daily school operations, ensuring adherence to academic and behavioral standards, and responding to urgent issues or emergencies. Your day may include supervising staff, managing schedules, communicating with parents, and supporting student needs. You'll often collaborate closely with assistant principals, teachers, and support staff to maintain continuity and ensure a safe, productive environment. The role requires the flexibility to step in on short notice and effectively uphold school policies and expectations. Gaining experience as a Substitute Principal can also be a valuable stepping stone for those interested in permanent administrative positions.

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A Substitute Principal should have a valid administrative credential, experience in educational leadership, and a thorough understanding of school policies and operations. Familiarity with student information systems, incident reporting tools, and district communication platforms is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, decisiveness, and the ability to quickly build rapport with staff, students, and parents set outstanding candidates apart. These capabilities are crucial for maintaining school continuity, safety, and positive culture during a principal's absence.

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Infographic showing various Substitute Principal job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $46,454 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Building Substitute Teacher

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Educational Service Center Of Central Ohio rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 78 rated education support services

Job description

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Valid Ohio teaching license or substitute teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE)
  • Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statue
  • Must be detail oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies 

Reports To:    Building Administrator or designee of school building assigned to

Job Objectives:

A substitute teacher serves on an as-needed basis to provide services in the absence of a regular district employee. To perform this job successfully.an individual must be able to perform all responsibilities and essential functions as listed below satisfactorily.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students assigned.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

"The following duties are representative of performance expectations and the list below is not ranked in order of importance. The minimum performance expectations include but are not limited to the following duties."

  • Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
  • Ensures adequate supervision and classroom control to assure health, welfare and safety of all students as well as equipment, materials and facilities.
  • Reports to the school office at the beginning of assignment to pickup required materials/schedule of classes and again at the end of the assignment to return materials/classroom keys, etc.
     
  • Submits summary of activities accomplished, lesson plans completed, and not completed.
  • Takes attendance and documents daily notes for the teacher for when they return.
  • Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately
  • Performs all duties assigned (i.e. lunchroom duty, hall monitoring and bus detail.)
  • Adheres to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher or school employee, ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner, which motivates students to learn and participate
  • Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building
  • Complies with all school regulations, procedures and policies at all times.
  • Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
  • Sensitive to, and supportive of, the needs of students with disabilities and/or from culturally diverse backgrounds
  • May be requested to perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) or his/her designee in accordance with the school/district policies and practices.

Conduct:

The Ohio Department of Education, on behalf of the State Board of Education, administers the ethical standards for educators to help ensure students experience a safe, healthy and supportive school environment. The Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators provides the framework for profession al conduct for alI Ohio educators, including coaches, aides, teachers (including substitutes), principals, superintendents, and other licensed individuals serving schools (e.g., school nurses, counselors, and treasurers).

Each substitute teacher shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment. 

Terms of Employment:

Each substitute teacher shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each substitute teacher has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.



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Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO), located in Columbus, Ohio, US, operates within the education industry, providing a rich selection of services designed to improve and enhance education systems for communities. The organization offers various solutions like professional development, special education consultation, early learning programs, and school improvement initiatives. Founded decades ago, it is dedicated to assisting school districts in meeting their educational goals.

Industry

Education programs administration

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Columbus, OH, US

Year founded

1914

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