Substitute Teacher

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for the assignment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Master's degree preferred
• Successful teaching experience across all grade levels, preferred
• Successful experience teaching across diverse populations, preferred
• Willingness and desire to assist a teaching team in implementing an interdisciplinary instructional program
• Familiarity with a wide variety of teaching techniques which are used to maximize student learning
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment in a program focused on improving student learning
• Willingness and desire to collaborate with assigned Professional Learning Community, if requested
• Cooperates as a professional team member, represents the best interests of the school, and accepts faculty responsibilities if requested
• Sets an example for students in emotional stability, self-control, courtesy, and appearance
• Knowledge of, or experience with, a variety of teaching strategies, i.e. cooperative learning, integrated curriculum, whole language, etc.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning, and instructional tool
• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives, if requested

Essential Functions

• Teaches assigned content with a high degree of skill which may include an assignment to a combination grade-level classroom
• Teaches in an instructional program that meets the students’ individual needs at their individual instructional level and makes modifications when necessary
• Integrates technology into learning
• Works as an enthusiastic part of a learning-centered environment believing that each student can learn
• Uses the Professional Learning Community process to improve instruction, learning, and assessment, if requested
• Maintains effective, positive classroom management
• Provides a safe environment and handles discipline in a positive manner
• Actively engages students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities
• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Supervision of students

Benefits/Compensation

• Regular Rate: $28.00 (hourly)
• Enhanced Rate: $30.95 (hourly) (Must work 25 full days in a semester and will receive the enhanced rate the following semester)
• Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits