Licensed Substitute Teacher (2026-2027)

Jordan School District; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan School District is seeking qualified substitute teachers to cover classes during planned absences and flexible scheduling needs. The role requires you to arrive early, review lesson plans, and fill in where needed across classrooms.

Substitutes are expected to work according to school needs during preparation periods, with long-term assignments requiring additional time before and after school. Compensation details are provided separately by the district.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old.
• Active Educator License required.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes as needed during scheduled absences.
• Prepare for assignments during prep periods and review lesson plans.
• Write notes and return school property after each assignment.

Skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

Educator License

Job description

Schedule

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.

Compensation

Compensation Rates & Details (2026-2027)