MMSD Substitute Teacher

Salary

• Daily Wage: $200.58 - 251.58
• Monthly Bonus: $100 - 5+ days in a monthly pay period.
• $200 - 7+ days in a monthly pay period at any of our Title 1a schools.

Job Duties

To Students, Including Use of Recommended Materials
Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
Effective instructional practices and teaching strategies.
Various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Instructing students individually and in groups, equitably.
Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
Engage students in meaningful ways to help inform classroom culture and success in learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher for permit/guest substitute teacher.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education for a certified teacher.
• Active Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license or Substitute Teaching license can be obtained after onboarding completed.
• Can be obtained after onboarding completed.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence, i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Hmong.
• Experience Providing Instructional Practice.
• Special Education Certification and/or experience coaching/teaching children and youth with disabilities.

Position Competencies

• High Expectations For Every Student.
• Quality Instructional Practice.
• Cultural Competence.
• Data Proficiency.
• Team Collaboration.
• Student & Family Engagement.
• Hiring Process.
• Onboarding process.
• May include completing a paid Online Substitute Training (to obtaining licensing).

Questions

Contact the MMSD Substitute Office
Email: SubOffice@madison.k12.wi.us, TLPedracine@madison.k12.wi.us

About the Role

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, ability to create a welcoming environment, a willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Purpose

The role of a MMSD Substitute Teacher (Guest/Permit Teacher, Certified substitute teacher) is to provide students continuity in the learning process through the implementation of classroom instruction during absences of the regular classroom teacher.

Benefits

Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

About the District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools.