SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

South Kitsap School District; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem pay

Job summary

South Kitsap School District in Port Orchard, WA, invites qualified substitute teachers to join on an as-needed basis across K-12. This on-call role supports elementary to high school classrooms, with per diem pay and flexible scheduling.

Applicants must hold a valid WA teaching or substitute certificate and a bachelor's degree; preferred experience; district values belonging and equity.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate or substitute certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Demonstrated successful K-12 teaching and/or substituting experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of assignments and teaching positions.
• A commitment to learn and implement research-based strategies for teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated dependable work history.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing a prescribed curriculum and appropriate use of adopted methods and materials.
• Flexibility in learning new concepts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of new technologies and ability to incorporate these into instructional programs.
• Demonstrated effective classroom management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and school goals.
• Commitment to fostering a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Modifies instructional programs to meet individual student needs.
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve required academic essential learning standards in all curriculum areas.
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population.
• Educates special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with staff support.
• Reports student progress to parents regularly.
• Maintains student records, including daily grades, essential learnings data, cumulative records, orders, inventory, and other records in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology.
• Participates in child guidance discussions to provide appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student.
• Participates in team and individual instructional planning, which includes writing daily lesson plans.
• Participates in staff meetings and planning.
• Participates in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities.
• Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Substitute teaching certificate

K-12 substitution experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Washington State teaching or substitute certificate

Job description

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

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Job Details

Job ID: 5805360

Application Deadline: May 31, 2027 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments: Rates are $100.00 for 1/2 days and $200.00 for full days.

JOB SUMMARY: This posting is for on-call guest teacher positions which will serve in the elementary, middle school, or high school grades (K-12), with the South Kitsap School District. Substitute jobs will be available September 2025 through June 2026.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Modifies instructional programs to meet individual student needs.
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve required academic essential learning standards in all curriculum areas.
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population.
• Educates special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with staff support.
• Reports student progress to parents regularly.
• Maintains student records, including daily grades, essential learnings data, cumulative records, orders, inventory, and other records in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology.
• Participates in child guidance discussions to provide appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student.
• Participates in team and individual instructional planning, which includes writing daily lesson plans.
• Participates in staff meetings and planning.
• Participates in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities.
• Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate or substitute certificate;
• Bachelor's Degree or higher;
• Demonstrated successful K-12 teaching and/or substituting experience preferred;
• Ability to adapt to a variety of assignments and teaching positions;
• A commitment to learn and implement research-based strategies for teaching and learning;
• Demonstrated dependable work history;
• Demonstrated experience in implementing a prescribed curriculum and appropriate use of adoptedmethods and materials;
• Flexibility in learning new concepts;
• Demonstrated knowledge of new technologies and ability to incorporate these into instructional programs;
• Demonstrated effective classroom management;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and parents;
• Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and school goals;
• Commitment to fostering a positive attitude;

Other Requirements

• Completed online application (refer to the Employment Opportunities Page of our District Website)

Clearances

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance

Health Benefits Information

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2025 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $100 to $200 Per Diem

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sadie Hoettel
• 2689 Hoover Ave. SE
• Port Orchard, Washington 98366
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:

Will Sarett, Executive Director of Human Resources

2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-7071

[e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator:

Cristin Blaskowitz, Director of Special Services

2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-443-3625

[e-mail]

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:

Monica Zuber, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership

2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-7003

[e-mail]

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at [phone].

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug‑free, tobacco‑free environment for all persons‑students, community and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.