Substitute Teacher (26-27 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 20,295 - 32,287; Part time

Job summary

Fort Osage School District in Independence, Missouri is seeking Substitute Teachers for the 2026‑2027 school year. You will help students learn in the absence of the classroom teacher and maintain classroom routines.

Qualified applicants hold MO teaching or substitute certificates; an associate degree is preferred. Compensation varies by role, with daily rates listed in the job details and incentives for extended assignments.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid MO teaching certificate or MO substitute teaching certificate.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for people dedicated to helping students learn in the absence of the classroom teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Education

MO teaching certificate

MO substitute teaching certificate

Job description

Substitute Teacher (26-27 School Year)

Fort Osage School District — Independence, Missouri

This job is also posted in Fort Osage.

Job Details

• Location: Fort Osage School District – Independence, Missouri
• Education: Must hold a valid MO teaching certificate or MO substitute teaching certificate.
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Position Type: Part‑Time
• Salary: $130 per year

Job Description

We are looking for people dedicated to helping students learn in the absence of the classroom teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year.

How to Obtain a Substitute Certificate

• Completed 36 college credit hours from a DESE approved college or university and can pass a criminal background screening.
• Must hold a high school diploma and complete a 20‑hour course provided by Frontline Education System and can pass a criminal background screening.

Compensation

• Regular Teacher Substitute: $130.00 per day
• Regular Long‑Term Teacher Substitute: $160.00 per day (eleven or more consecutive days in the same assignment)
• Retired Teacher Substitute: $145.00 per day (substitute who retired as a certificated teacher)
• Retired Teacher Long‑Term Substitute: $175.00 per day (eleven or more consecutive days in the same assignment)
• Incentive: $130 (ten or more days in a calendar month)
• Regular Para Substitute: $115.00 per day
• Retired Para Substitute: $115.00 per day (substitute who retired as a certificated teacher)
• Incentive: $115 (ten or more days in a calendar month)

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Ms. Tiffany Purinton, Executive Director Human Resources
• Phone: 816‑650‑7017
• Email: [e-mail]