Emergency Substitute Teacher 2026 -2027

Tacoma Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 173,000 - 318,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking substitute teachers for regular assignments in Washington. Compensation is hourly according to salary schedules, with multiple rate tiers for full-day and shorter shifts.

Start date is as soon as possible, with requirements including a current Washington teaching certificate or emergency substitute certification. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, participating in curriculum planning, maintaining records, and attending

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instructional principles, methods and techniques.
• Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.
• Ability to organize and coordinate activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate reliable attendance.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and manages the learning experiences to meet student needs.
• Evaluates student performance and provides guidance for development.
• Participates in planning and evaluation of district curriculum and programs.
• Maintains current records and uses data to improve programs.
• Attends staff meetings and performs related duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance and professional conduct.

Skills

Instructional methods

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher preparation enrollment

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary Level: Salary Available at Salary Schedules - Substitute Hourly Rates

• Substitute Position Type
• Regular Substitute Assignment - Full Day - $209
• Regular Substitute Assignment - Full Day - $215
• Regular Substitute Assignment - Working less than 4 hours - $125.40
• Regular Substitute Assignment - Working less than 4 hours - $129
• Hard-To-Fill Substitute Assignment - Full Day - $226
• Hard-To-Fill Substitute Assignment - Full Day - $231
• Hard-To-Fill Substitute Assignment - Working less than 4 hours - $135.60
• Hard-To-Fill Substitute Assignment - Working less than 4 hours - $139

Benefits

NONE

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Develops lesson plans and manages the learning experiences, curricular and extra-curricular to ensure the needs of the group and individual students are met.
2. 2. Evaluates student performance and provides guidance which will promote the student’s welfare, educational development, and citizenship.
3. 3. Participates in the planning and evaluation of the school program(s) and the district’s curriculum and program development.
4. 4. Provides the maximum learning opportunities for each student.
5. 5. Conducts parent conferences and a variety of other meetings with district staff, parents and students.
6. 6. Effectively utilizes resources and services of the community and the district to enhance students’ learning and teacher’s effectiveness.
7. 7. Maintains the necessary current records and reports and utilizes data to modify and improve program effectiveness.
8. 8. Ensures that the students and district get maximum returns on all equipment, materials, supplies and utilities used under his/her direction.
9. 9. Provides for and promotes the care and protection of students and school property.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. 1. Attends staff meetings as called by the administrators.
2. 2. Maintains files on latest curriculum guides.
3. 3. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
4. 4. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

CONDITIONS

Confined to work area; must secure substitute or leave only at assigned breaks; may occasionally be required to travel outside of the community; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required.

**Current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program required**.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State teaching certificate (Successful candidates will obtain a valid emergency substitute certificate as part of the onboarding process).

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

*All candidates must complete and pass an employment interview*

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques

Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.

Skill in classroom management.

Skill in handling student discipline.

Ability to organize and coordinate activities.

Ability to serve as role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Tiffany Davis-Brantley, 253-571-1057, [e-mail]
• Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, [e-mail]
• 504 Coordinator: Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, 253-571-1065, [e-mail]

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.