26/27 SY EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Puyallup School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 18,450 - 37,084; Part time

Job summary

Puyallup School District is seeking an Emergency Substitute Teacher to fill in on an as-needed basis throughout the 2026-27 school year. This role does not require a Washington State Teaching certificate but candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Candidates are expected to have experience working with children and should be available at least four times a month. Successful candidates will undergo a background check and complete the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher (verifiable per unofficial transcripts).
• Experience in an instructional capacity.
• Minimum requirement of working 4 times a month.

Responsibilities

• Take over teaching responsibilities on an as-needed basis.
• Complete onboarding process including fingerprint and background check.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to work consistently

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college

Job description

Position Hours/Days

At-Will/On-call, based on the 2026-27 SY Calendar

Position Rate of Pay

• Full Day Rate (greater than 3.75 hrs) = $201.57
• Half Day Rate (less than 3.75 hrs) = $100.78

Essential Functions

Please see the attached Job Description

Difference between an Emergency Substitute Teacher and a Regular Substitute Teacher

• Emergency Substitute Teacher: is one who does not currently have a WA State Teaching certificate; these individuals are typically "career‑changers" looking to explore the teaching profession but have not completed a teaching program/received their teaching certificate.
• Regular Substitute Teacher: is one who has completed a teacher preparation program and obtained their Washington State Teaching Certificate.
  • If you already have a teaching certificate and want to be a Substitute Teacher, please apply for the Substitute Teacher posting instead.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university (verifiable per unofficial transcripts). Documentation must be uploaded.
  • Candidates completing their Student Teaching Placement with the Puyallup School District, who have many Student Teaching hours completed, may be considered.
• Experience working with children in an instructional capacity.
• Ability and desire to work on a constant basis – minimum requirement 4 times a month.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Selected applicants will be contacted by Human Resources and will be required to complete the Substitute Onboarding Process, which includes:
• Onboarding Paperwork
  • Official College Transcripts (BA Minimum) sent directly from the college/university
  • Substitute Online Orientation
  • Substitute Onboarding Appointment (includes scanning of fingerprints)