K-8 Substitutes

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 9/11/2025 Location: The Dearborn Academy (High-Needs School) District: Dearborn Academy Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Substitute Teacher Location: Dearborn MI Pay Rate: $160 full day / $80 half day Employment Type: On-Call / As NeededOur Academy's mission is to serve a multicultural community through individualized, focused instruction allowing each student to achieve academic excellence and exhibit social responsibility.

About Us We are a Michigan public charter school dedicated to providing a supportive, innovative, and student-centered learning environment.

We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic Substitute Teachers to join our team and help ensure continuity of instruction when classroom teachers are absent.

Responsibilities * Provide instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular teacher.

* Follow lesson plans and maintain a positive, respectful classroom environment.

* Ensure student safety and uphold school policies and procedures.

* Report attendance and any issues to school administration.

Requirements (per Michigan Department of Education guidelines): * Minimum of 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university.

* GPA of 2.0 or higher.

* Must hold or be eligible to apply for a Michigan Substitute Permit (daily substitute permit issued by MDE). * Successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting (per state law). * Strong communication and classroom management skills.

* Flexibility, dependability, and a positive attitude.

Other Preferred Qualifications: * Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (Standard or Professional). * Prior teaching or classroom experience.

* Completion of the ETS Parapro Assessment or WorkKeys test (if applying as a substitute paraprofessional). Benefits of Joining Our Team: * Flexible scheduling.

* Opportunity to gain experience in education.

* Supportive school community and professional environment.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume, transcripts, and a copy of your substitute permit (or proof of eligibility). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

* Meet professional education requirements of school, district, state * Relevant teaching experience * Candidate must be Highly Qualified and dedicated to bringing their students the highest quality instruction * Knowledge of relevant technology * Knowledge of the developmental needs of children and school improvement strategies, a definite plus * Ability to effectively interact with professionals, parents, and students * Position is immediate and requires the above qualification Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation Please email resumes to .