Substitute Teacher

Position: Substitute Teacher 2025-2026
Location: Mead

Certificated Vacancy

Substitute Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

In the absence of the classroom teacher, substitute teachers educate students by delivering a course of study according to student learning objectives, district/building curriculum guidelines and student assessment data as provided by the classroom teacher or building administration. To remain on our active substitute list, substitutes will need to have had a minimum of 4 assignments per month before the last day of school.

Likewise, subs who are inactive for more than 30 consecutive days may be released from the Mead substitute position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Develop and implement effective lesson plans and instructional materials that allow students to utilize and practice higher level thinking skills.

* Provide for large and small group and individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

* Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

* Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in learning activities and instruct and monitor students in the use of such.

* Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work utilizing methods such as assigning and grading class work, homework, tests and assignments.

* Continually assess student progress, and implement effective lessons to meet individual student learning needs as determined by student assessment data.

* Provide opportunities for students to self reflect and track progress toward learning goals.

* Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

* Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.

* Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.

* Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school building and the district.

* Work as an effective member of the grade level/course team to evaluate and improve student learning.

* Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.

* Self
-reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement/s as required by law and regulation.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

* Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically, to promote highest level of learning.

* Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.

* Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment, formative assessment, portfolios and anecdotal records.

* Demonstrates ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.

* Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.

* Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.

* Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students.

* Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.

* Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.

* Exhibits a commitment to on-going professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.

* Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.

DESIRED CRITERIA:

* Demonstrates an awareness of common core state standards and state graduation requirements.

* Demonstrates interest, willingness and background to fulfill extra and/or co-curricular positions.

* Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively within a comprehensive student activities program.

* Possesses…