Daily Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

        Follows lesson plans provided by classroom teacher to facilitate appropriate learning experiences for students.

        Follows all Harford County Public Schools and individual school/classroom policies and procedures.

        Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

        Monitors student outcome.

        Communicates and interacts with students, staff, parents, and the community as necessary.

        Ensures all materials are ready and prepared for instruction.

        Maintains appropriate records in the absence of the classroom teachers.

        Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

        Effectively reacts to change.

        Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

$155.10/day (This rate applies to all substitute teachers who have completed any education under a four year Bachelor’s degree.)

$165.00/day (This rate applies to all substitute teachers who have completed a four year Bachelor’s degree or beyond.)

REQUIREMENTS

     Required Education:

     High School Diploma

     Preferred Education, Experiences and/or Skills:

     Associate of arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

     Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education.

     Three years of childcare and/or education experience.

Applicants for positions working with high school students must demonstrate the maturity, professional judgment, and ability to maintain appropriate adult-student boundaries. The school system reserves the right to consider factors including, but not limited to, the applicant’s age, recency of enrollment in the school system, and proximity in age to the student population when making placement decisions.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. Application must include a resume or detailed work history, proof of education (attach diploma or transcript), and references to be considered. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

The Board of Education of Harford County Public does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment.  Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools may be referred to Renee McGlothlin, Harford County Public Schools Title IX Coordinator, by mail to 102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014, or by telephone to 410-809-6087 or by email to [email protected] or the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education by mail to 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 or by telephone 1-800-421-3481, or both.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE