SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Lake Washington School District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits eligibility for long-term

Job summary

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is seeking certificated Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year to join the substitute pool. Positions are at-will, with hours varying by assignment and openings filled as needed. Applicants must hold Washington State substitute teacher certification or other teaching credentials.

An online orientation and training will occur after selection. LWSD emphasizes equity and a smoke-free workplace, and substitutes may be eligible for benefits on longer

Qualifications

• Washington State substitute teacher certification required.

Responsibilities

• Fill absences during the school year; hours vary by assignment.
• Applications reviewed when complete with references.

Job description

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is looking for qualified Substitute Teacher candidates for the 2026-2027 school year substitute pool.

Certificated Substitute Teachers work on an at-will basis during the school year to fill absences they select. Work hours will vary based on the assignment. Applications will be reviewed when complete (with all appropriate confidential references returned must include one recent supervisor).

Candidates will be contacted by the Substitute Office as openings occur within the substitute pool.

Mandatory online orientation and training will occur after a candidate is selected for the Substitute Pool.

Qualifications

• Certification/License: Washington State substitute teacher or other teacher certification is required.

Rates For 2025-2026 School Year

Certificated substitute daily rate of pay (full day, 7 hrs): $222.00 per day.

Friday Super Rate--$247.00 for a full-day and $123.50 for a half-day (3 ½ hours).

Substitutes who work six (6) to twenty (20) consecutive days in the same assignment shall be paid $229.00 per day (25-26)

Once the 2026-2027 salary schedule is out for substitutes, we will update the information above.

Substitute Bonus Program

Substitutes who work 50-69 days per year will receive a $1,000.00 dollar bonus; substitutes who work 70-99 days per year will receive a $1,500.00 bonus; and substitutes who work 100+ days per year will receive a $2,000.00 bonus at the end of the school year.

A day shall be equal to one full day or two half days. The bonus is paid at the end of the school year in the July paycheck.

Long Term Substitute Assignments

Long-term substitute assignments in excess of twenty (20) days in the same assignment will be paid at the contract teacher rate, retroactive to the first day of assignment, except that when, in the judgment of Human Resources, the assignment appears at the onset to be a long-term assignment, the contract teacher rate may be paid from the beginning of the assignment.

Substitutes can become eligible for benefits. See section 22.1.1 through 22.1.4 of the current CBA.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

Lake Washington School District is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all students and staff. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences who share our commitment to educational excellence and equity. We especially encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented in education.

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.