Job Description

Client: State of TN/TN School Blind

Job ID: 65942

Job Title: Substitute Teacher bachelor's degree of higher (non-certified)

Location: 115 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37214

Estimated Duration: 08/10/2026 - 05/31/2027

Onsite

Description

• Position Title: Substitute Teacher (bachelor's degree of higher (non-certified))
• Reports To: Assistant Principal
• Location:
  • Tennessee School for the Blind
  • 115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
  • Nashville, TN 37214

Position Description:

• This position serves under the direct supervision of the educational administrative team who has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Specific Position Responsibilities:

• Report to the educational office each morning upon arrival and each afternoon after dismissal.
• Follow teacher lesson plans and assume all duties of the classroom teacher or educational assistant in accordance with school rules. This may include lunchroom duty, bus duty, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building administrator(s).
• Familiarize self with the school emergency procedures and student medical needs as outlined in the substitute folder in each classroom.
• Maintain normal classroom routines as much as possible.
• Supervise students at all times and maintain a positive learning environment. Any major discipline issues should be reported to building level administrator(s) immediately.
• Protect confidentiality of all students. Any observations or conversations involving students should be considered confidential and should only be discussed with building level administrator(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years of college or a Bachelor's degree preferred bachelor's degree of higher (non-certified)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellence
• Optimism
• Sound Judgment
• Courage
• Teamwork
• Some experience working with children who have special needs (PREFERRED)
• Basic knowledge and ability on how to use a computer
• Ability to be flexible and follow directions
• Dependable with good attendance and punctuality

Background Verification

• Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check and fingerprinting, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.
• **Please note that, due to the position being at a school, any discrepancies in the background check or fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration.

Schedule

• Days: Monday Yes Tuesday Yes Wednesday Yes Thursday Yes Friday Yes Saturday No Sunday No
• Hours/Day - 8
• Time Zone - CST
• Shifts - Shift 1
• Start Time - 8:00 AM
• End Time - 5:00 PM
• Active - Yes

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