Substitute Teacher (2026-27 School Year)

Idaho Falls School District 91; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Idaho Falls School District 91 seeks a Substitute Teacher for the 2026-27 school year to cover classes as needed across multiple locations. The role requires flexibility, the ability to start assignments with short notice, and a commitment to maintaining classroom routines and district policies.

The substitute will report to the Director of Personnel and Planning and support teachers in delivering curriculum and maintaining a safe, productive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older to apply.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work on short notice.
• Must pass the State Department of Education mandated criminal history/background check.
• Evidence of a pleasant, congenial personality with good judgment; confidentiality, dependability and reliability.
• Ability to work with students, staff and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the building principal or school secretary 30 minutes before teaching assignment begins.
• Reviews with the principal or department head all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
• Teaches the lesson outlined in the substitute plans prepared by the absent teacher.
• Consults with principal or department head before initiating any unplanned procedures.
• Oversees pupil behavior in class and during recess as assigned.
• Completes a written report on day's activities.
• Follows policies and good teaching practices.
• Seeks professional growth opportunities.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Confidentiality

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Current Idaho teaching certificate

Job description

Substitute Teacher (2026-27 School Year) JobID: 6999

Position Details

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/12/2026
• Location: Various Locations
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year
• Title: Substitute Teacher
• Reports To: Director of Personnel and Planning

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older to apply.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.Hiring preference will be given in the following order:
• Applicants with a valid Idaho Education Credential;
• Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree or higher;
• Thenapplicants with a high school diploma.
• Ability and willingness to work on short notice.
• Pass the State Department of Education mandated criminal history/background check.
• Evidence of a pleasant, congenial personality with good judgment. Must demonstrate confidentiality, dependability and reliability.
• Ability to work with students, staff and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goals

• To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.
• To enable each child to pursue his or her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher.

Performance Responsibilities

• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building usually 30 minutes before teaching assignment begins.
• If necessary, reviews with the principal or department head all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches the lesson outlined and described in the substitute teacher's plans as prepared by the absent teacher.
• Consults as appropriate with the building principal or department head before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the teacher's plans.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during recess periods as assigned by the building principal.
• Completes a written report on the form provided by the school secretary on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

• This is a part-time position. Substitute teachers will work on an as-needed basis.
• The substitute teacher rate of pay is as follows: applicants with a high school degree $15.91 per hour, applicants with a Bachelor's degree $16.30 per hour, and applicants with a current teaching certificate $17.60 per hour.
• All subs will earn $15.91 per hour when subbing for a paraprofessional.

Evaluation

• Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Personnel and Planning with input from the Building Principal and absent teacher.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources.