Dynamic Substitute Teacher: Inspire & Lead Learning

Sylvania; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring Substitute Teachers for elementary and secondary levels for the 2026-2027 school year. This position offers no guaranteed hours and varies by assignment across Shelton School District in the location specified, with duties aligned to district-approved curricula.

Cerfiticated substitute teachers are paid $200 per day; emergency substitutes receive $180 per day. OSPI substitute certification is required; degree not needed for emergency certificate. Non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Proper teaching certification for appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects.
• Ability to pass a Federal Criminal Background check.
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Willingness to actively support Shelton School District's Strategic plan and initiatives.
• Willingness to use District issued unit plans, lesson plans, and approved curriculum.
• Ability to develop and maintain structures and routines that are conducive to an effective, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Ability to maintain an upbeat, positive, and collaborative demeanor.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional, positive relationships with students, staff, administrators, families, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills for the purpose of providing students with the necessary skills to perform tasks safely and/or accurately.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Monitors student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to education code, district and/or school policies.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching certification

Background check

Student motivation

Communication skills

Age-appropriate methods

District plan support

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

OSPI Substitute Certificate

Job description

Sylvania is hiring Substitute Teachers for elementary and secondary levels for the 2026-2027 school year. This position offers no guaranteed hours and varies by assignment across Shelton School District in the location specified, with duties aligned to district-approved curricula.

Cerfiticated substitute teachers are paid $200 per day; emergency substitutes receive $180 per day. OSPI substitute certification is required; degree not needed for emergency certificate. Non-exempt status.