Substitute Teacher

Job Title : Substitute Teacher

Reports to : Building Principal

Work Schedule : Will be determined by the job(s) the substitute teacher is willing to fill, current openings are available at every location

Salary : Substitute Teachers are paid $172.50 per full day, 7.5 hours is considered a full day

Benefits : Click Here to view Employee Benefit Information

Job Summary :

Under the direction and supervision of the principal or designee, this teaching position will substitute for regular district teachers by planning instruction, teaching, motivating, inspiring, and assessing students in grade / subject assigned. This teaching position will promote a high quality education program that reflects the Common Core State Standards.

Essential Job Functions :

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties :

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher.
• Incorporate the Common Core State Standards within the grade / subject content area.
• Implement adopted education programs and provide for individual learning needs of students.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Teach using various methodologies, including lectures, demonstrations, and discussions.
• Utilize an inquiry-based hands-on approach in your classroom.
• Teach effective communication skills.
• Be responsible for constructive classroom management and environment.
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn.
• Provide social and academic guidance for students under his / her direction.
• Counsel, confer, and communicate with school district personnel regarding student progress.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance.
• Maintain appropriate student records.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Maintain and promote own personal professional growth through appropriate coursework, workshops, reading of professional materials, etc.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and / or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
• Comply with all district policies and all applicable laws.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

Desired Skills :

Minimum Qualifications :

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to deal with distraught and / or angry persons and may be exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

Evaluation :

The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above essential job functions and desired skills.

Classification History :

Job description developed : April 2015 mmr

Job description revised : June 2025 cmw

East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination; Title IX Compliance Coordinator : Jane Stencel, Phone : (509) 924-1830, stencelj@evsd.org; ADA / Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator : Jane Stencel, Phone : (509) 924-1830, stencelj@evsd.org; Section 504 Coordinator : Heather Awbery, Phone : (509) 924-1830, awberyh@evsd.org; Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator : Brian Talbott, Phone : (509) 924-1830, talbottb@evsd.org, 3830 N. Sullivan Rd, Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.