Full Time Substitute Teacher

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District is seeking a Substitute/ Non Certified Substitute Teacher to support our schools by stepping in for regular classroom teachers as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri substitute or teaching certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, with several pathways available to obtain the certificate. This role is 9 months (174 days) and reports to the building principal.

Qualifications

• Must possess a substitute or teaching certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Employees may obtain Substitute Certificate via several paths listed.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly and punctually.
• Telework when requested by the District with supervisor approval.
• Report to building principal or secretary on arrival.
• Review plans and schedules with leadership for the day.
• Maintain routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
• Teach the lesson as planned by the classroom teacher.
• Consult with leadership before initiating any unlisted procedures.
• Oversee pupil behavior during class, lunch, and recess.
• Document daily activities in writing at day end.
• Adhere to policies and practices of regular teachers.

Education

Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or higher

36 college credit hours

Missouri's 20-hour substitute training

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Non Certified Substitute Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
  

Qualifications:

Required:

Must possess a substitute or teaching certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Individuals will be required to have one of the following to obtain a Substitute Certificate:

• High School Diploma, or high school transcripts, or proof of GED
• Associates Degree or higher (need official transcripts for file)
• 36 college credit hours (need official transcripts for file)
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program

Preferred:

Previous experience.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule:

Per-Approved Educational Support Salary Schedule

Direct Report:

Building Principal

Terms of Employment:

9 Month (174 day)

Eligible for emergency telework:

With Supervisor approval

Purpose:

To enable each child to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Essential Job Functions:

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Review with the principal, department head, team leader, or building secretary all plans, and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches the lesson as planned by the classroom teacher.
• Consults as appropriate with the building principal, department head, or team leader before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified by the absent classroom teacher.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in the class and during lunch and recess periods.
• Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Other duties assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview youmaybe contacted via email.

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