Licensed Substitute Teacher (2026-2027)

Jordan-School-District; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan-School-District is seeking a licensed substitute teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires an active Educator License and the ability to begin work ahead of student arrival times, with full-day assignments paid accordingly.

Substitutes may cover whole days or shorter periods based on school needs and scheduling. Compensation is based on a full-day rate, with hourly pay for partial-day coverage after the first four hours, and expectations to support preparation periods and

Responsibilities

• Review lesson plans and seating charts during available time before students arrive.
• Fill in where needed during preparation periods and other classes.
• Write a detailed note to the regular classroom teacher after the day’s work and sign out in the main office.

Education

Active Educator License

Job description

Licensed Substitute Teacher (2026-2027) JobID: 15021

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/1/2026
• Location: Human Resources
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Requirements

• Must be 21 years old
• Have an active Educator License

Schedule

Full Day - Begins 15 minutes before students arrive to 15 minutes after dismissal. Subs are paid a full day if they stay for the entire day, based on a 7.5 hour work day. If a sub stays for less than a full day, they receive hourly pay rate for the time after the first four hours.

Friday's (early out)

JSD will pay a full day of substitute rate if the substitute works the same amount of time that students are in school, this applies to all school schedules. (Usually 5+ hours).

Preparation Periods

Substitutes are expected to work according to school needs during preparation periods (including covering other classes) and be flexible to fill in where needed, without additional compensation.

What to Expect

For a full day absence, substitutes will be given a total of 30 minutes of "non-student time". Subs should use time before school to review lesson plans, seating charts, and locate items needed for the day. After school, subs should write a detailed note to the regular classroom teacher, straighten the classroom, return all school property and sign out in the main office before leaving school grounds. Long-term subs are required to work an additional 15 minutes before and after school to match teachers contracted hours.