Building Substitute
at Pittsburgh Public School District, Pittsburgh, United States
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- Closing date
- Open until filled
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- Type of post
- Teaching
- Contract
- Long-Term Substitute
- First seen
- 1 September 2026, on a public job listing
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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Building Substitute is directly supervised by School Principals, Assistant Principals or Department Leads and supported by the Office of Human Resources. This position is assigned to one school for the 192-day school year (including Professional Development and Clerical Days). This position is responsible for delivering instruction using provided lesson plans or appropriate substitute activities when plans are not available, while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment that aligns with district and school-wide expectations. Building substitutes are expected to work anywhere they are needed, including teacher, counselor, social worker, librarian, or paraprofessional absences, as well as lunch duty, playground monitor, or other duties assigned by school administration. This role requires flexibility in working across various grade levels and assignments, as well as the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments. The Building Substitute is responsible for accurately managing daily assignments and time reporting in Frontline, in collaboration with school-based staff to ensure accurate records. The Building Substitute supports student learning by actively engaging with students, assisting with assigned work, and promoting participation and positive behavior throughout the school day. Responsibilities include monitoring student attendance, behavior, and safety across all school settings, including classrooms and other school areas, as well as communicating any concerns or incidents to school leadership as needed. The position requires strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; and a commitment to professionalism, reliability, and confidentiality. The Building Substitute is expected to support the district’s mission by fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment and demonstrating cultural competence while working with diverse student populations. The Building Substitute position has an opening at the following locations: ARSENAL K-5 BANKSVILLE K-5 BARACK OBAMA 6-12 BEECHWOOD K-5 BRASHEAR HIGH SCHOOL CARMALT K-8 CARRICK HIGH SCHOOL CLASSICAL 6-8 CONCORD K-5 CONROY FAISON K-5 FULTON K-5 GRANDVIEW K-5 KING K-8 LANGLEY K-8 MANCHESTER K-8 MIFFLIN K-8 MILLER K-5 PERRY HIGH SCHOOL PIONEER PITTSBURGH BRIDGES ACADEMY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SOUTH BROOK 6-8 SOUTH HILLS 6-8 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT CENTER SUNNYSIDE K-8 WEIL K-5 WEST LIBERTY K-5 WESTINGHOUSE ACADEMY 6-12 WESTWOOD K-5 WHITTIER K-5 SELECTION PROCESS Hiring: After submitting a substitute application, applicants will receive an email from subservices@pghschools.org within two (2) business days with instructions to complete the required New Employment Packet and submit all necessary documents, including clearances, health appraisal, transcripts/diplomas, and other compliance materials. All required paperwork and documentation must be completed and su