Deer Park School District #414

Position: Long-Term Substitute

Location: Arcadia Elementary

Dates: 9/14/2026-12/7/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students and evaluates student performance and progress.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and the whole group, which may include at-risk or special needs youth.
Utilizes and maintains district/building curricular and student learning objectives.
Maintains classroom discipline and uses effective classroom management skills.
Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open, positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation and to encourage student achievement.
Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines, and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
Demonstrates overall proficiency in the four domains of instruction as found in the Danielson Framework, including Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibility.
Collects and interprets a variety of data and adjusts instruction accordingly.
Attends and participates in PLC group as well as required meetings or other activities as deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in accordance with CBA.
Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel and provides input into the evaluation as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
Demonstrated knowledge of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
Demonstrated skill in the use of technology to enhance student learning preferred
Demonstrated classroom management skills and ability to differentiate instruction
Evidence of ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public
Aware of current educational developments and applications
Demonstrated appreciation of and sensitivity to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities
Willingness, interest, and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision
Commitment and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standards
Collaborate with a vertical team of music specialists and peer specialists within the building.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and current valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements appropriate for the assignment. Must meet ESSA criteria for an assignment.
Must possess a regular elementary education and English endorsement.
Successful teaching experience in related subject areas and/or grade level is preferred. If no prior experience, must have successful student teaching experience.
Excellent verbal and written skills

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seldom (less than 10%)	Limited (10-30%)	Moderate (31-60%)	Frequent (61-100%)
Lifting up to 50 lbs	Standing	Sitting	Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs
Exposure to human-borne pathogens	Lifting up to 25 lbs	Stooping, bending
Lift assist over 50 lbs	Twisting, pushing, pulling
Exposure to outside elements	Walking

Salary Range: Substitute rate of $160.00 per day for the first 20 days per DPEA. Long-term substitutes in the consecutive-day category shall be paid monthly at a per diem effective on the 21st day in the same assignment according to their placement on the salary schedule.

2026-27 Salary Range: $58,477 - $115,275 per year, depending on degree and experience.

Shift: 9/14/26-12/7/26 - 7.5 hours per day, Monday – Friday.

Benefits: Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.

https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/

Evaluation: This position is evaluated by the building principal.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the application online at dpsd.org and must include the following:
Resume
Cover letter
Three (3) letters of reference
Confidential reference checks (at least 1, including a most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5509 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to

Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator & Civil Rights

Suzanne McKibbon

Assistant Superintendent

509-464-5526

suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org

Long Term Sub