Substitute Teacher

An opportunity to Inspire Challenge and Empower!

Posting Information: We are currently hiring for Substitute Teachers at both the elementary and secondary levels for the 2026-2027 school year.

Interview Process: If selected for an interview you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview. Candidates chosen for next steps will be contacted for next steps.

Schedule: This is a substitute position with no guarantee of hours or days for the 2026-2027 school year.

Location: Varies

Salary: Certificated Substitute Teachers are paid $200/day. Emergency Substitute Teachers are paid $180/day.

*Substitute/Emergency Substitute Certification issued by OSPI required.

*Degree not required for Emergency Substitute Teacher Certificate.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Overview

The job of Substitute Teacher is done for the purpose(s) of providing continuity of the learning environment in the absence of the classroom teacher. The substitute teacher will develop students academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.

Requirements

• Proper teaching certification for appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects
• Ability to pass a Federal Criminal Background check.
• Skills to motivate students communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds direct support personnel and evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods state curriculum framework education code appropriate instructional subjects.
• Willingness to actively support Shelton School Districts Strategic plan and initiatives.
• Willingness to use District issued unit plans lesson plans and approved curriculum.
• Ability to develop and maintain structures and routines that are conducive to an effective safe and welcoming environment.
• Ability to maintain an upbeat positive and collaborative demeanor.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional positive relationships with students staff administrators families and the community.
• Willingness to participate in school and building events and activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and tact in all aspects of employment.
• Ability to incorporate lightheartedness and humor into the workplace.
• Ability to grow in interpersonal and technical skills with the held belief of being a lifelong learner.
• Ability to make independent decisions as well as work collaboratively with other staff administrators families and community members.
• Ability to serve as a think-partner and use critical thinking skills to perform tasks and make decisions.
• Ability to apply policies procedures statutes and regulations accurately.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently perform work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands through organization attention to detail and prioritization.
• Ability to admit faults learn from mistakes and take calculated risks.
• Ability to work flexible hours and remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Necessary skills (both technical and interpersonal) to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions

Depending upon individual assignment the substitute teacher performs all or a combination of several of the following duties. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers expectations developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding students progress expectations goals etc.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g. lab experiments athletic techniques etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
• Directs instructional assistants volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Monitors student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code district and/or school policies.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences in-service training site meetings etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks maintain records establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parents other school personnel meet schedules and deadlines. Physical requirements include lifting carrying reaching handling talking hearing near/far visual acuity depth perception field of vision.

Nondiscrimination Notice: Shelton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal age or honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to the Districts Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Title IX Coordinator at .