Substitute Teacher

Questawildcats; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Questawildcats in the United States is seeking a Substitute for the 2026-2027 School Year to support certified school personnel and help deliver the instructional program under direct supervision. The role includes assisting with classroom activities, preparing materials, and maintaining records in accordance with district guidelines.

Qualified candidates hold state licensure and endorsements for their instructional area, demonstrate flexibility and strong communication, and comply with ethics

Qualifications

• State licensure and any other requirements specified by the Public Education Department.
• Certified in all areas of assignment and endorsed per instructional area.
• Other qualifications determined by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff in delivering the instructional program.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce material.
• Prepare and maintain classroom records and reports as required by law.
• Monitor testing and make-up work for students.
• Supervise students in various areas and assist with behavior plans as designated.
• Follow safety, evacuation, and district policies in all duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Ethics compliance

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

State licensure

Job description

Notice of Vacancy

DATE OF NOTICE: August, 2026

POSITION: Substitute for the 2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Properly certified in all areas of assignment
• Demonstrates cooperativeness and a willingness to carry-out assigned tasks and performance responsibility;
• Appropriate Endorsement as per assigned instructional area
• Other qualifications determined necessary by the Superintendent

General Functions

Works alongside and assists certified school personnel in the performance of their duties and works under the direct supervision of a certified person. Assists certified staff in providing delivery of the instructional program.

Education/Training/Experience Minimum:

State licensure and any other requirements specified by the Public Education Department.

Knowledge/Skills And Abilities

Ability to comply with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations. Ability to safeguard confidentiality of privileged information. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills. Interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

Essential Job Functions

All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization.

Current essential functions include the following:

• Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Serves as a model in developing students' language and behavior.
• Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel.
• Operates equipment appropriate to the classroom and assignment.
• Monitors testing and make-up work for students.
• Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, and manages classroom equipment and supplies.
• Collects data as requested by teacher or other service provider.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and completes records and reports as required by law, state directives, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Monitors students and assists instructional staff in instructional and non-instructional activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchroom, field trips, bus loading areas, restrooms and clothing areas, etc. This may include running to provide adequate supervision for a student and returning the student to the designated setting safely.
• Implements student behavior plans as designated by IEP and teacher.
• Uses appropriate crisis prevention interventions as trained.
• Supervises class when the teacher is absent from the classroom.
• Assists in physical therapy, occupational therapy, orientation and mobility activities as scheduled and as trained by licensed PT and/or OT and/or Teacher of the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
• Assists in PE or adaptive PE as assigned with students with IEPs.
• Follows safety and evacuation procedures consistent with the district policies and procedures and the individual evacuation plans.
• Assists instructional staff in the supervision of students while they are loading and unloading buses, in gym, and playground, hallways, bathrooms, and other school environments.
• Assists and instructs pupils in personal hygiene skills and needs, toileting, changing diapers, brushing teeth, hand washing and other self-care activities as assigned.
• Assists and instructs students with feeding needs and skills.
• Lifts or assists with lifting students from wheelchairs to changing tables or designated areas, including using appropriate equipment as trained.
• Sanitizes classroom and equipment using approved materials and procedures.
• Supervises students in community-based activities and job-related skills in the community.
• Supervises students on community-based transportation, such as city buses, trains, etc.
• Follows the schedule as assigned.
• Communicates with parents only under the supervision of the teacher or administrator.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

May be required to lift and move up to 50 pound children unassisted (Assistance can be obtained from the student, other adult, equipment.) and/or supplies which require bending, stooping and lifting. May be required to move students and/or equipment of varying weight and sizes for hygiene or feeding or therapy purposes. Uses hands and arms to manipulate objects. Uses keyboards, tools and other controls. Sits and stands for long periods of time. Environmental Conditions The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. Personal Accountability

Personal Accountability

• Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/special application,
• Protects the District's resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

SALARY:

As per QISD Salary Schedule