Certificated Teacher Substitute for School Year 2026-2027 (Hourly)

Seattle Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a certificated substitute to foster a productive learning environment and support curriculum objectives. You will develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and collaborate with principals and staff to maintain high standards of achievement.

The role requires a Washington state teaching or substitute certificate, ability to work with a diverse urban student population, and flexibility to adapt to varying assignments and schedules.

Qualifications

• Education and experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population.
• Certificate/licensure requirements include a Washington state teaching or substitute certificate.
• Criminal background clearance and fingerprinting are required.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment conducive to learning; plan instruction and assess student progress.
• Use appropriate instructional methods and materials; participate in professional growth.
• Establish classroom policies and guide student behavior; provide counseling and referrals as needed.
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff to support achievement; maintain records and reports.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Oral communication

Behavior management

Lesson planning

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Urban education experience

Job description

Overview Of Position

Seattle Public Schools actively screens and selects candidates from a large applicant pool to sub within our district. Consideration for hire is based on work history, reference checks, and certification status. Given the number of applicants, response times to individual applicants will vary and not all candidates whom apply will be hired or receive notice related to status.

Current or most recent supervisor references are required for consideration. Ability to input reference contact information will be provided at time of application submission.

Seattle Public Schools is not actively recruiting for Emergency Cert Substitutes.

General Summary

A certificated substitute fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress. Performs under the general direction of the building principal or program manager, with assistance from appropriate staff personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
• Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
• Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
• Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
• Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the building principal or program manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces; may teach in a classroom without telephone communication.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including; working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; or Washington State Substitute Teaching Certificate;

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of: Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety.
• Skill in: Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.
• Ability to: Deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants; in some positions, administer first aid and CPR; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.

Hourly staff accrue sick leave at the rate of 1:40 per the Washington Paid Sick Leave law; eligible for health benefits after 630 hours under conditions of the School Employees Benefits Board through the state of Washington.

This position is not eligible for Health benefits.

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