Substitute Teacher District-Wide at Odessa R-VII School District in Odessa, MO

Job description

JOB TITLE: DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE The Odessa R-VII School District is accepting applications for qualified Substitutes. SUMMARY Substitutes for the Odessa R-VII School District assist students and staff when a full-time employee is absent requiring a substitute. Substitute Teachers - Manage the classroom effectively; assist and supervise students; adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of individual students; follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher; any other duties requested by the school. Substitute Paraprofessionals - Assist classroom teachers with tasks as requested; work with students in small groups or one to one; assist special educations students as needed; any other duties requested by the school. Substitute Nurse - Receives and routes incoming calls/correspondence; performs usual health room routines; keeps logs in/out for student health room visits; performs other tasks as outlined by the full-time nurse of each location. Substitute Secretary - Receives and routes incoming calls/correspondence; assists, logs-in/out, directs visitors; performs usual office routines; utilizes district student data systems as directed; maintains confidentiality as required and appropriate; performs other tasks related to efficient operations as assigned by the building administrator/principal. Substitute Custodian - Provide safe, comfortable and clean environment to ensure full use of district facilities; ensure all activities conform to district guidelines; adapt to change and assignments productively; appropriately operate machinery as required; ability to work independently; communicate effectively with members of the school district and community; performs other tasks related to efficient operations as assigned by the building administrator/principal. QUALIFICATIONS Substitute Teachers- must hold a valid Substitute Certificate or Teaching Certificate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE): https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/substitute-teachers . Qualifications to be granted a DESE Substitute Certificate: a) Provide DESE proof of a high school diploma; transcript or GED or high school equivalency test certificate verifying graduation b) Successfully complete a 20 hour online substitute training course through Frontline: https://www.frontlineeducation.com/substitute-teacher-training/ OR... c) Submit to DESE an official transcript showing completion of a minimum of 36 college semester hours through a regionally accredited college or university Substitute Paraprofessionals - must hold a valid Substitute Certificate from DESE. Substitute Nurse - Hold and LPN or RN license to substitute in district. Substitute Secretary / Custodian - must have a high school diploma or GED. ALL Substitutes : Employment is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check with results acceptable to Odessa R-VII School District and final Board of Education approval. * Contact district office for our agency code prior to registering for a background check ! SUBSTITUTE SALARY Per District Substitute Pay Rate Schedule LOCATION : Odessa R-VII District-wide Schools Reports to: Building Administration or Department Supervisor Position type: Substitute / Substitute Teacher School / site: Central Office Date available: 08/12/2026 Closing date: Until Filled