Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Position Summary: Performs regular teachers class plan while the teacher is absent.

Substitute Pay:
Interim Sub License: $130/day
Valid Teaching License: $150/day
Retired Teacher from any district: $200/day
Retired Teachers from FPS - $300/day

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Communicates collaborates and cooperates with colleagues supervisors and students.
Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes general supervision cleaning/tidying of the classroom and other responsibilities performed by that teacher during the day when a teacher is absent.
Prepares lesson plans with assistance as directed by an administrator when lesson plans are not available in the classroom.
Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers recording grades student assignments for homework projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent; communicates in writing a summary of the day including any work not completed for the teacher to review upon their return.
Manages student behavior consistent with the philosophy of the building administrative team.
Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicate by lesson plans.
Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Qualifications:
A minimum of 48 semester hours of college course work; Bachelors degree preferred.
Valid North Dakota Interim Substitute license required; North Dakota Teaching license preferred.

For more information on how to apply for a ND Interim Substitute license visit North Dakota Educational Standards and Practices Board at the website below.
Link: Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veterans preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veterans preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

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