2026-27 Substitute - Certified (District Wide)

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,830 - 30,442; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Substitute - Certified to manage student learning in Paradise Valley USD. The role requires maintaining a positive environment and delivering lessons in the absence of the regular teacher.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Arizona Substitute Certificate, alongside strong skills in behavioral management and flexibility to accommodate diverse student needs. The position is essential for ensuring quality education continuity.

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Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and a Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Experience working under limited supervision is preferred.
• Ability to implement lesson plans and manage classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Manage student learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage student behavior.
• Complete daily report or evaluation to communicate information to the regular teacher.

Skills

Teaching Arizona State recognized standards

Behavioral management strategies

Flexibility to work with diverse individuals

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate

Job description

Substitute - Certified

Paradise Valley USD 69 District Wide - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5734439

Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: May 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute - Certified

Purpose Statement

The job of Substitute – Certified is done for the purpose of managing student learning in the absence of the regular teacher in accordance with the goals and directives of the District, either on a temporary or long-term basis.

This position reports to Site Administrator

Essential Functions

Maintains a positive learning environment for all students and a professional relationship with all staff in accordance with district policy

Reviews all lesson plans, duties and schedules to be followed during the teaching day

Teaches the outlined lesson plan, maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned

Assumes responsibility for managing student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment

Reports health and safety issues to administration (e.g. fights, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety and a positive learning environment

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution

Completes daily report or evaluation to communicate any pertinent information to teacher at the end of the day

Creates lesson plans, attends various meetings (parent, IEP, staff), and does grading if assigned to a long-term position

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to be a person fully qualified to instruct in our schools in the absence of the regular teacher. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; teaching Arizona State recognized standards; maintaining accurate records

KNOWLEDGE is required to read technical information and implement; facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate policies, regulations and/or laws; lesson plan requirements; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to implement lesson plans; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; and exhibiting tact and patience.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision; fulfilling the responsibilities of the regular teacher as outlined in the lesson plans: and remaining in assigned classroom until students have been dismissed for the day.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness

Experience

Education: Bachelors Degree

Equivalency:

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate and/or

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

www.azdps.gov/services/public/ fingerprint

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $140 to $165 Substitute

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 15002 N 32nd Street
• Phoenix, Arizona 85032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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