Long-Term Substitute Speech & Language Pathologist

Wauwatosa School District; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 30,322 - 39,787; Full time

Job summary

Wauwatosa School District seeks a Long-term Substitute Speech/Language Therapist for Underwood Elementary School, serving roughly 276 students. The role supports speech/language services for 4K–5th grade students and ensures continuity of instruction in the absence of regular staff.

Start date is November 30, 2026, with anticipated term through February 26, 2027, and daily hours 7:45 am to 3:45 pm. Pay is prorated from $190 per day, with Edustaff coordinating onboarding and support.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin DPI 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 preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Follows lesson plan left by the teacher for whom you are substituting.
• Maintains a conducive learning environment.
• Maintains a safe environment and protects students, staff, and property.
• Keeps student and staff information confidential.
• Supervises students inside and outside the classroom.
• Assists with supervision during drills, assemblies, and recess.
• Respects multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
• Maintains high expectations for self and students.
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g., attendance).
• Demonstrates computer literacy and uses related software.
• Models respectful citizenship for students.
• Remains free of alcohol or non-prescribed substances in the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Education

Wisconsin DPI Teaching Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Wauwatosa School District seeks Long-term Substitute Speech/Language Therapist for Underwood Elementary School. Underwood Elementary School serves approximately 276 students.

Position Summary

The Long-term Substitute Teacher fills in for regular teachers, continuing the educational program for students.

Start Date

November 30, 2026

Anticipated Courses

Services for students who receive speech/language therapy for grades 4K - 5th.

Anticipated Term

November 30, 2026 through February 26, 2027

Anticipated Hours

Daily from 7:45 am - 3:45 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