Permanent Long Term Substitute Teacher

Newton Public School; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public School is seeking a permanent long-term substitute teacher for the 2026-27 school year at Slate Creek Elementary School. The role includes maintaining classroom routines, following lesson outlines from absent teachers, and supporting students' educational needs. Candidates must be licensed in the State of Kansas. Performance will follow the evaluation policies of the board of education.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Kansas as a teacher.
• Ability to maintain classroom routines.
• Ability to follow lesson plans prepared by absent teacher.

Responsibilities

• Report to principal or school secretary.
• Review plans and schedules.
• Maintain established routines and procedures.
• Teach the outlined lesson.
• Consult with principal as needed.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Write a summary of daily activities.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Licensed in the State of Kansas

Ability to maintain established routines

Ability to teach as outlined in the substitute guide

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/12/2026
• Location: Slate Creek Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/07/2026

Newton USD #373 is looking for qualified individuals to serve as a permanent long term substitute teacher for 2026-27. This position will be located at a specific school for the entire school year.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed in the State of Kansas
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO

Building Administrator

JOB GOAL

To enable each child to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of their regular teacher.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
2. Reviews with the principal or department head all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
3. Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned.
4. Teaches the lesson outlined and described in the substitute teacher's guide as prepared by the absent teacher.
5. Consults as appropriate, with the building principal or department head before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the substitute teacher's guide.
6. Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
7. Writes a summary of the day's activities for the classroom teacher.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned.
• Ability to teach the lesson outlined and described in the substitute teacher's guide as prepared by the absent teacher.