Orchard Farm Early Learning Center is seeking a long term Early Childhood Special Education Substitute Teacher to join our district! Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities.
Substitute teachers are a vital part of the district ensuring students receive quality instruction to achieve the learning objective while a teacher is absent.
Long Term Assignment:
Anticipated Start Date/End Date
Sub 1: 11/19/25-3/3/2026 (November 19 - March 3)
An individual who holds this position is required to:
- Delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines as assigned by the classroom teacher or building administrator.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Provide information and documentation to support IEP Development.
- Take date on IEP Goals and Objectives to ensure continued progress.
- Models conversation manners cleanup activities listening skills etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to the Education Code and school policies.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 60 approved college credit hours - requiredto obtainsubstitute certification
- Missouri substitute teaching certificate required or valid Missouri teaching certificate (preferred)
- Job-related experience is required
- Cleared FBI Fingerprinting and Family Care Safety Registry Background required
- Resume copy of transcripts copy of certification 3 references email/phone (most recent employer required)
Information regarding Missouri Teacher Certification may be obtained at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website:
Substitute holding a Missouri Substitute Certificate:
Rate of pay: $125.00 a day ($133.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)
Additional $10.00/day after 10 days
*Long Term: $165.00/day
Substitutes holding a Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate:
Rate of pay: $150.00 a day ($158.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)
Additional $10.00/day after 10 days
*Long Term: $190.00/day
Retired OFSD Teacher
Rate of pay: $200.00 a day ($208.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)
Additional $10.00/day after 10 days
*Long Term: $240.00/day