Substitute Teacher

This is a substitute position with no guarantee of hours or days for the 2023-24 school year.

Certificated Substitute Teachers are paid $200/day.

Emergency Substitute Teachers are paid $180/day.

Substitute/Emergency Substitute Certification issued by OSPI required.

Degree not required for Emergency Substitute Teacher Certificate.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The job of “Substitute Teacher” is done for the purpose(s) of providing continuity of the learning environment in the absence of the classroom teacher.  The substitute teacher will develop students’ academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Depending upon individual assignment, the substitute teacher performs all or a combination of several of the following duties. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
2. Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
3. Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
4. Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
5. Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g., lab experiments, athletic techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
6. Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
7. Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
8. Monitors student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
9. Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
10. Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to education code, district and/or school policies.
11. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. 
12. Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance. Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish, and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines.  Significant physical abilities include lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, near/far visual acuity, depth perception, field of vision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Proper teaching certification for appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects 

The ability to pass a federal background check.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits according to the adopted salary schedule.