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Substitute Teacher - Blind School

State of Ohio
11 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Columbus, OH

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Ohio School for the Blind in Columbus is seeking a Substitute Teacher to cover a permanent teacher at OSSB. This onsite, part-time opportunity in Franklin County offers $20.84 per hour and requires a valid Ohio substitute teacher license or higher. You will instruct, follow lesson plans, maintain a structured classroom, monitor students when needed, and support ongoing professional development while upholding the school’s commitment to inclusion. The agency highlights competitive state benefits, ADA accommodations, and a drug screening before final offer. To strengthen your application, tailor your resume to show Education and Educational Support strengths and soft skills such as Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, and Presenting; apply before the May 1, 2027 deadline and email Kimberly Basil at [email protected] with any accommodation requests.

Substitute Teacher - Blind School (260005EJ)
 

Organization

: Ohio School for the Blind
Agency Contact Name and Information: Kimberly Basil; [email protected]

Unposting Date

: May 1, 2027, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

: 
Ohio St School for the Blind 
5220 North High St 
 Columbus 43214

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
 Compensation: $20.84

Schedule

: Part-time
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: OEA/Scope
 

Primary Job Skill

: Education
Technical Skills: Education, Educational support
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting
 Agency Overview

In 1837, the Ohio government established the Ohio Institution for the Education of the Blind. This institution was the predecessor of the Ohio State School for the Blind. It was the first public school for the blind in the United States. Today, more than 100 Ohio blind and visually impaired students receive their education each year at OSSB.

Job Description

Purpose: Substitute for permanent teacher.
  • Instructs, follows lesson plans, and assesses student knowledge on behalf of the permanent teacher;
  • Maintains a well-structured educational environment;
  • Monitors students when needed;
  • Maintains professional licensure and development;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Must maintain valid Ohio substitute teacher license or higher. 

Job Skills: Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting

Supplemental Information

·       The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

·       The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at 614-644-5968 or [email protected].

·       The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment.  The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result.  Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.