Long-Term Substitute - English Teacher

Wauwatosa School District; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wauwatosa School District is seeking a long-term substitute English teacher for Vel R. Phillips, serving grades 6–12.

The position requires observing and shadowing for part of the day to familiarize with the school and students. Starting September 28, 2026, through November 9, 2026, the substitute will follow the lesson plans of the teacher and maintain a safe, respectful classroom while differentiating instruction for mixed-ability learners.

Qualifications

• Certification through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (Teaching Certification) is required.
• Strong content knowledge with the ability to teach high school students.
• Ability to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Follows lesson plans left by the teacher for whom they are substituting.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Maintains a safe environment and protects students and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding students and staff.
• Supervises students inside and outside the classroom.
• Supervises during drills, assemblies, and recess.
• Demonstrates awareness of multicultural and multilingual values.
• Maintains high expectations for self and students.
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g., attendance).
• Demonstrates computer literacy and uses relevant software.
• Serves as a positive role model for students.
• Complies with alcohol/substance-free workplace requirements.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Content knowledge

Differentiate instruction

Communication skills

Independent work

Classroom management

Education

Wisconsin DPI Teaching Certification

Job description

Description

The Wauwatosa School District seeks Long-term Substitute English Teacher for Vel R. Phillips. Vel R. Phillips serves approximately 113 students. Given the nature of this location and the students they serve, we ask that all potential substitute teachers tour, observe and shadow at Vel for at least half of the school day.

Position Summary: The Long-term Substitute - English Teacher will be working with grades 6 -12.

Start Date: September 28, 2026

Tentative Dates: September 28, 2026 through November 9, 2026

Pay Rate: $190 per day

Employer: Edustaff

WSD partners with Edustaff to manage substitute staffing. Once a hiring administrator recommends a candidate for hire, the candidate will be connected with Edustaff to complete their onboarding process. This process includes various supports and resources tailored for substitute employees. We have worked to customize onboarding activities to efficiently and effectively meet our shared needs and will assist the recommended candidate through this process.

Required

• Relevant certification through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (Teaching Certification)


• Strong content knowledge, with the ability to teach high school students


• Ability to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms


• Experience working with children (preferred)


• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form


• Ability to work independently

Essential Job Functions

• Follows lesson plan left by the teacher for whom he/she is substituting


• Maintains classroom environment conducive to effective learning


• Maintains a safe environment, taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, colleagues, visitors, materials, equipment, and facilities.


• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding students and staff


• Supervises students inside and outside the classroom


• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and recess periods


• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments


• Holds expectations for high performance of self and students


• Performs various clerical functions (e.g., taking attendance)


• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities


• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings


• Complies with the following requirement: The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District


• Performs other duties as may be assigned