Substitute - Guest Certificated Staff-starting at $200/day

HR-Substitute Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Clover Park School District is seeking qualified Guest Teachers for the 2026-27 school year. These on-call substitute positions require a valid Washington State Teaching certificate and the ability to cover multiple classrooms as needed.

Substitutes will follow lesson plans, manage classrooms, and maintain a safe, engaging learning environment while communicating professionally with staff, students, and parents. Training and onboarding are required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Ability and desire to work on a constant basis – minimum 1 time a month.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management.
• Ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods.
• Desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Follow lesson plans and maintain a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with staff and students.
• Ensure student safety and engagement throughout the day.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Adaptability

Teaching methods

Staff collaboration

Education

Washington State Teaching certificate

Job description

Substitute - Guest Certificated Staff-starting at $200/day

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Job Details

Job ID: 5732571
Application Deadline: May 21, 2027 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: May 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This posting is for the2026-27 school year.

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

Clover Park School District is considering qualified applicants to serve asGuest Teachers for regular and special education classroom teachers.Guest Teachers play a vital role in ensuring that student learning continues smoothly in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

*Certificated Substitute Pay Rates

$200/day or$100/half-day

$210/day Upon completion of CPSD Guest Teacher training, substitute is eligible to receive

$225/day substitutesthat have retired from the Clover Park School District

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Teaching certificate
• Ability and desire to work on a constant basis – minimum 1 time a month
• Ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management
• Ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods
• Desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, as assignments may change on short notice and may require coverage in various classrooms or grade levels throughout the day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular teacher
• Follow lesson plans and maintain a positive, supportive learning environment
• Communicate professionally with staff and students
• Ensure student safety and engagement throughout the day

Application Process

This Substitute position is screened and hired by the Substitute Services Office.

Applicants selected for this position will be contacted by Substitute Services via email with next steps.

*Next Steps include: Completion of Onboarding documents

Completion of online employmentinformational videos

Fingerprinting

Presentation of Valid Identification as required by the I9 Form

*Other steps may be required.

Once applicant completes the steps listed above,an in-person Substitute New Hire Orientation will be scheduled.

Disclaimer: Substitute positions are considered "at-will" meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment, employee manual, substitute manual or other employment documents, or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the Superintendent of the District, has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems ' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race,ethnicity,housing, immigration or citizenship status,creed, religion, color, national origin,honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,the presence of anysensory, mental,or physical disability,neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal,whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, [phone],[e-mail] ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, [phone],[e-mail] . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR),https://bit.ly/US-OCR . Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available athttps://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available athttps://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage .

Position Type: Substitute-At Will

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Recruitment Services
• 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
• Lakewood, Washington 98499
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]