Substitute Teacher (Certificated) 2025-2026

JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (CERTIFICATED)JOB SUMMARY: The substitute teacher provides instruction in an assigned classroom in the absence of the teacher.The substitute teacher will create a class environment that implements the district articulated curriculum that provides positive learning experiences for all students, including providing each student with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to lead self-sufficient, healthy, productive socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential. The teacher will establish positive relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members.REPORTS TO: PrincipalMinimum QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree with appropriate educational endorsement.Licenses/Special RequirementsMust maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement per OSPI.Completed employment application and successful background check upon hire.CompensationDaily Sub Rate: $200Half Day Sub Rate: $100Daily Certificated Retiree* Sub Rate: $225Half Day Retiree* Sub Rate: $112.50Those eligible have retired through a department of retirement systems or are at least 55 years of age or older with a minimum of 20 verifiable years' teaching experienceEssential ResponsibiltiesMeets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.Assess the needs of the students and provide a suitable learning environment to meet their needs.Maintain order in the classroom and ensure a caring, safe learning environment, with clear routines and procedures designed to minimize disruption and maximize student on task time.Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.Maintain safe and healthful conditions in the classroom and report promptly to the principal any serious accident or illness affecting students in the classroom.Provide instruction in assigned classroom implementing lesson plans provided by the teacher.Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or students groups involved.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.Supervises students in hallways, at recess or busses as scheduled, and as assigned during extraordinary or emergency situations.Maintains confidentiality assuring that all students, staff and parents right to privacy is ensured.Work EnvironmentRequired to deal with a wide range of staff expertise; will experience frequent interruptions and the need to remain flexible to meet the needs of others; may deal with angry or distraught people; experience demands from a diversity of others, including students, community and staff; involves sitting, walking and standing; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for the safety of others, or to conduct or direct staff; may teach in a room without telephone communication; will involve attendance at meetings beyond regular business hours periodically.Required Knowledge Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge is demonstrated in the subject matter for which he/she is expected to teach; understands the legislated, moral and ethical framework within which they work; uses the programs of study to inform and direct planning, instruction and assessment.Skills needed for: identifying and responding to learner differences; plan for instruction, translating curriculum and outcomes into meaningful learning activities; create and maintain environments that are conducive to student learning and understand needs for physical, social, cultural and psychological security; teamwork skills to collaborate with the administration, colleagues, support staff and parent-teacher organizations; be strong managers who command respect and lead by example; strong organizational skills necessary to plan lessons for each class, week and semester; keep students on task and maintaining a well-ordered classroom; to organize papers, files and their own workload so they can grade and record/return papers in a timely manner; attention to details which is necessary to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.Ability is required to: establish relationships with students built on respect and a steadfast belief in the ability to learn at high levels; and use a broad range of instructional strategies; create and enhance partnerships with parents that are purposeful and meaningful; identify and use relevant learning resources; to understand the importance of contributing, independently and collegially to the quality of the school; engage in assessing thequality of their teaching and career-long learning; understand their student's needs, abilities and learning styles and the various ways of teaching the subject matter.The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.BenefitsFor on-call positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by a number of factors, including the number of hours an employee worked during the last two (2) school years (September 1 through August 31). Some on-call positions may not be benefit eligible. Benefits are administered through the Payroll Department. Additional information is available on their district webpage. Please contact the Payroll Department at (360) 893-6500 x4029 or x 4046 for more information.Regular employees who are not in on-call positions and are anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions. Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Orting School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Age, Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Disability, Marital Status, Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination And Their Offices Are Located At 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting, WA 98360Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX/ADA CoordinatorCarrie Joy, Director of Human Resources360-893-6500, ext. 4028joyc@orting.wednet.eduSection 504 CoordinatorDr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services360-893-6500, ext. 4027westoverj@orting.wednet.eduInformation about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be accessed here.Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.