Substitute Teacher, Multiple Positions Available (2025-2026 School Year)

Zion Elementary School District 6; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A California school district is seeking Substitute Teachers for multiple positions available for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves providing instruction in the absence of the regular teacher, managing classroom activities, and ensuring student engagement and confidentiality. Applicants must hold the necessary state certification for substitute teaching and be at least 21 years of age. Strong communication and effective classroom management skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must possess necessary teaching certification as mandated by state law.
• Ability to manage classroom dynamics and maintain student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in absence of the regular teacher.
• Encourage student progress and engagement.
• Maintain student confidentiality and accurate records.

Skills

Student engagement

Effective communication

Classroom management

Record-keeping

Education

State-required certification for substitute teaching

At least 21 years of age

Job description

Substitute Teacher, Multiple Positions Available (2025-2026 School Year) JobID: 3190

• Position Type: Substitute / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/21/2025
• Location: District-wide
• Date Available: 25-26 School Year

Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: Human Resources and Building Principal

BASIC FUNCTION

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student progress and manages the learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleagues.
  • Maintains student confidentiality
  • Take accurate attendance records
  • Supervise students in out‑of‑classroom activities
• Complies with Zion District #6 Board of Education policies and the administrative regulations for the State of Illinois.
  • Conducts assigned class at the scheduled time
  • Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
  • Dresses in a manner consistent with school policies
  • Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files
• Demonstrates professional practices in teaching.
  • Models correct use of oral and written language
  • Provide individual and small group instruction to adapt to curriculum needs of pupil
  • Administer group standardized tests
  • Create and teach or follow lesson plans as required by school policy
  • Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned by Principal or Assistant Principal

TEACHING TASKS

• Encourages Student Progress
  • Promotes student engagement
  • Monitors student progress
  • Responds to student performance
  • Supports students
• Manages the Learning Environment
  • Uses time wisely
  • Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently
  • Uses instructional time appropriately
  • Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
  • Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
  • Monitors behavior
  • Intervenes when necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have the necessary certification, license or permit required by state law to serve in a substitute teaching assignment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Prepare and maintain confidential records and files.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instruction and office equipment.
• Relate sensitively to a diverse student population.
• Ability to utilize safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: School sites; indoor and outdoor settings.

Physical Abilities: Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist to assist students; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.

Hazards: Contact (at times) with disgruntled individuals.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:44:50 PM CST.

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