Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher

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

Job summary

The Wauwatosa School District seeks a Long-term Substitute Science Teacher for Wauwatosa West High School. The role focuses on Biology and Chemistry for grades 9–10, with a tentative term from 01/22/27 to 06/11/27. Daily hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and pay is prorated from $190 per day.

The position is managed in partnership with Edustaff. Required credentials include Wisconsin DPI teaching certification and strong content knowledge.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teaching certification required.
• Strong content knowledge to teach high school Biology and Chemistry.
• Ability to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Follow the lesson plan left by the substitute teacher.
• Maintain a productive classroom environment.
• Maintain a safe environment and protect students, staff, materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and staff.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with supervision during drills, assemblies, and recess.
• Demonstrate awareness of multicultural and multilingual environments.
• Hold expectations for high performance of self and students.
• Performs clerical functions (e.g., taking attendance).
• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates related software.
• Model professional conduct as a citizen and learner.
• Complies with district policy on alcohol and controlled substances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong content knowledge

Differentiate instruction

Communication skills

Independent worker

Experience with children

Education

Wisconsin DPI Teaching Certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Description

The Wauwatosa School District seeks Long-term Substitute Science Teacher for Wauwatosa West High School. West High School serves approximately 918 students. This position will be primarily teaching Biology and Chemistry grades 9 & 10.

Position Summary: The Long-term Substitute Science Teacher

Tentative Dates: 01/22/27 - 06/11/27

Daily Hours: 7:30 - 3:30 pm

Pay Rate: Prorated from $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