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Clinton County R-III

Substitute Teacher

Plattsburg, MO · On-site

$125/hr

A valid teaching certificate, or a substitute teacher's certificate; personal and professional ... Principal or designee JOB GOAL: To replace the regular classroom teacher in his or her absence. To ...

Substitute Service LLC

Substitute Nurse

O Fallon, MO · On-site

Substitute Nurse The nurses shall have a licensure as a registered professional nurse and be ... Assistant Superintendent for Special Services/Building Principals School nurses will be employed to ...

Sourcewell

Substitute Teacher

Menahga, MN · On-site

Menahga ISD 821 Substitute Teacher For questions please reach out to High School Principal Michelle Koch or Elementary Principal Steph Mercil. mrkoch@menahga.k12.mn.us or 218-564-4141 Ext.1301 ...

Madison County Schools

Substitute Teacher

Marshall, NC

$130/day

Teaching staff and principals schedule their own substitutes through an online website (AESOP) * Substitute performance and other staff observations will determine whether a substitute will return to ...

North Carolina Jobs

Substitute Teacher

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$130/day

Teaching staff and principals schedule their own substitutes through an online website (AESOP) * Substitute performance and other staff observations will determine whether a substitute will return to ...

Madison County Schools

Substitute Teacher

Marshall, NC · On-site

$130/day

Teaching staff and principals schedule their own substitutes through an online website (AESOP) * Substitute performance and other staff observations will determine whether a substitute will return to ...

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How much do substitute principal jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for substitute principal in the United States is $23.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $27.64 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a substitute principal?

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 the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,863 per year, or $23.5 per hour.

Secretary Substitute

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Substitute
Date Posted:
9/4/2025
Location:
Various Locations
Date Available:
25-26 School Year
Elementary Secretary - Substitute
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Google Suite
  • Demonstrate proficiency in typing and other office skills
  • Knowledge of general office procedure
  • Knowledge of office machines
  • Personable, positive, and professional phone skills
  • Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
  • Ability to work with staff, students, and public
  • Ability to work independently
  • Pleasant personality
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Aptitude for detail
  • Successful experience in a responsible secretarial position
  • Capable of representing the school and district in a professional manner, which includes but is not limited to confidentiality, communication skills, and dress
  • Other duties as assigned

CLASSIFICATION:
  • $15.00 per hour
  • Varied hours per day

EMPLOYMENT DATE:
As arranged
PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS:
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Adhere to guidelines
  • Ability to keep composure under high-stress working environment
  • Strong computer skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the building including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising students during indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising playground and transportation activities and while on field trips.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The goal of the Board of Education of the Cedar Rapids Community School District is to provide fair and equal opportunity for employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The District will affirmatively recruit women and men and members of diverse racial/ethnic groups for job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.
Further, it shall be the policy of the District not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, socio-economic status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. (Adherence to bona fide occupational/educational qualifications shall not be interpreted as discriminatory.)
Required: GED
Education Level: High School diploma

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