District Substitute

Usd; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a District Substitute to cover classes at various locations. The role supports classroom instruction and student engagement, following guidance from teachers and administrators.

Starting immediately, the substitute will follow a standard 8-hour day, work 187 days per year, and perform duties including grading, attendance, and administrative tasks as needed. Certification requirements and background check are stipulated.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a minimum of 36 semester hours of credit or 20 hours of online training via Frontline Education.
• Must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Must hold a Valid Content Substitute Certificate at the time of hire.
• Must pass the pre-employment background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Perform the classroom duties of an absent teacher.
• Prepare and execute a course of study as prepared by Classroom Teacher, Building Administrator.
• Manage the classroom so that curriculum guidelines/requirements are fulfilled.
• Lecture, demonstrate, and use appropriate teaching aids to present subject matter to the students.
• Prepare, administer and/or correct assignments and tests.
• Record grades, attendance, academic achievement.
• Assist as directed by the building administration (Including clerical, cafeteria, bus duty, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Attention to detail

Education

36 semester hours

GPA 2.5

Substitute certificate

Job description

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Other - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

District Substitute

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Other - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5877497
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: District Substitute

Job Title Code: 02283

Salary Grade: $27.56 per hour

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Building Administrator

FLSA: Non Exempt

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform the classroom duties of an absent teacher.
• Prepare and execute a course of study as prepared by Classroom Teacher, Building Administrator.
• Manage the classroom so that curriculum guidelines/requirements are fulfilled.
• Lecture, demonstrate, and use appropriate teaching aids to present subject matter to the students.
• Prepare, administer and/or correct assignments and tests.
• Record grades, attendance, academic achievement.
• Assist as directed by the building administration (Including clerical, cafeteria, bus duty, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have completed a minimum of 36 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited, academic degree-granting, college or university or complete 20 hours of online training via Frontline Education.
• Must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Must hold a Valid Content Substitute Certificate at the time of hire.
• Must pass the pre-employment background investigation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 187 work days

Benefits: Retirement Programs, Health, and Dental Insurance are provided.

* Must upload resume and Substitute certification for proper consideration.

* Official transcripts required if selected for employment.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $27.56 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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