SUBSTITUTE ELEMENTARY TEACHER(S) 2026-27

Young World Physical Education; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 44,464 - 51,106; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking Substitute Elementary Teachers for the 2026-27 school year in Bellevue, WA. The role emphasizes creating a positive learning environment and meeting diverse student needs. Candidates must have a Washington State teaching certificate and demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities include managing classroom procedures, providing quality instruction, and participating in professional development. The position is on-call with competitive daily rates based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective teaching practices and reflect on teaching.
• Provide clear focus on subject matter content.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Student assessment

Education

Valid Washington State teaching certificate

K-8 elementary education endorsement

Job description

SUBSTITUTE ELEMENTARY TEACHER(S) 2026-27

Job ID: 5687129

Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
• 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

• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices.
• Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data‑driven instructional decision‑making.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction and 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Supports existing classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct.
• Supports classroom goals and objectives in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluates and records 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.

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 630h in a certain school year.

Verification of Appointments

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Employees may direct questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, [phone] or [e-mail].
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, [phone] or [e-mail].
Disability Discrimination: Kerince Bowen, [phone] or [e-mail].
Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Contact Information

• Alex Nicoara, Director HR Staffing
• 12111 NE 1st St
• Bellevue, Washington 98005-3183
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]