SUBSTITUTE ELEMENTARY TEACHER(S) 2026-27

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 44,464 - 51,106; Part time

Job summary

Bellevue School District is seeking a committed Substitute Elementary Teacher focused on creating a culture of learning and high student achievement. Responsibilities include providing effective instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Washington State teaching certificate and demonstrate a commitment to equity through effective teaching practices. This role offers on-call opportunities with competitive pay, starting at up to $241/day.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Washington State teaching certificate or qualifying for immediate issuance.
• Preference for endorsement in K-8 elementary education.

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture for learning and maintain high expectations.
• Communicate effectively with students and families.
• Adapt instruction based on individual student needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Differentiated instruction

Technology literacy

Education

Valid Washington State teaching certificate

Endorsement in K-8 elementary education

Job description

Position Objective

The position of Substitute Elementary Teacher will center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.

Commitment to Equity

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Teachers will recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs. This will be demonstrated through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Teachers will provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.
• Teachers will foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
• Teachers will use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Teachers will design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Teachers will communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Teachers will exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Teachers will participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
• Teachers will annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
• Direct the activities of assigned non‑certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Participate in site‑based decision‑making processes.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to supervisor/evaluator.

Education & Experience

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an endorsement in K‑8 elementary education.

Knowledge (Requirements at Entry)

• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.
• Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data‑driven instructional decision‑making.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction. Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher‑directed instruction, literature‑based reading, problem‑based learning, math problem‑solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.

Skills (Requirements at Entry)

• Ability to develop students’ technology literacy.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi‑aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self‑assessment.
• Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in‑service opportunities.
• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Support (in a positive manner), existing classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct.
• Support classroom goals and objectives, in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress when asked to do so.
• Substitute teachers may be asked to collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Conditions of Employment

These are on‑call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute works is dependent upon the number of contracted teachers who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee of work is offered. Days 1‑15 up to $241.00/day (based on an 8‑hour assignment) and 16 days onward up to $277.00/day (based on an 8‑hour assignment). Substitutes are not eligible for benefits until they work 630 hours in a certain school year.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification & Application

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Equality, Non‑Discrimination Statement

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained guide or service animal. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Contact persons for discrimination complaints:

• Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, 425‑456‑4040 or [e-mail].
• Sex‑based Discrimination, including sexual harassment: Title IX Coordinator Jeff Lowell, 425‑456‑4010 or [e-mail].
• Disability Discrimination: Kerince Bowen, 425‑456‑4168 or [e-mail].
• General inquiries: Mailing address – 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005. Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425‑456‑4000 or [e-mail].