Participating School Districts include:
Chehalis, Griffin, Hood Canal, Mary M. Knight, McCleary, Olympia, Expedition Behavioral Education, Tenino, and Tumwater.

A certificated substitute is in charge of the classroom in the absence of the regular employee and is responsible for the delivery of the instructional program as well as to maintain the care, welfare, safety, and security of students at all times.

Qualifications

A valid Washington State Teaching and or ESA certificate
Must pass a criminal justice fingerprint/background check. The applicant is responsible for the $84 fingerprint/background check fee. Click to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

Attributes

Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Ability to communicate effectively, possess an awareness of self and others, listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset with fallibility and be student-service oriented
Ability to support the schools' and Districts' vision, mission, goals, and Culture including the belief that all students can succeed
Ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to motivate, discipline, and interact with students in a positive and productive manner
Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write in English
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
accommodations
Maintains confidentiality at all times

Certificated Substitute Documents
You will receive an email from EdJobsNW which includes substitute-specific documents, and instructions to complete the application process.

Examples of Duties

Implement the teacher's written lesson plans. Consult with site administration to resolve questions and or concerns.
Teach scheduled classes.
- Prepare a written summary of work completed.
- Make teacher and/or site administration aware of special situations or problems encountered.
Maintain proper control and discipline both inside and outside the classroom, in a positive manner by establishing good, wholesome rapport through healthy, human relationships between individuals involved in the learning processes and in accordance with district policy and procedure.
- Maintain high standards and uphold the student conduct code.
- Properly report misconduct to site administration.
- Maintain supervisory control of students including, but not limited to before and after school as well as classroom transitions.
Perform basic attendance functions and business services as required.
Comply with all building procedures and schedules.
Promote the proper use and care of school property.
Uphold district policies and follow procedures.
Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and or learning problems.
Work cooperatively with site administration, staff, students, and families.
Follow directives of site administration including, but not limited to, substituting in another classroom during a preparation period, performing administrative tasks, and performing other related duties as assigned.
Maintain professional/business casual dress, appropriate to the substitute placement.
Review the Substitute Guide for information regarding payment, discipline procedures, Absence Management (Aesop), school locations and calendars, and other pertinent topics.
Substitute teachers accepting a long-term placement (11 days or more) are responsible for performing all responsibilities listed above, as well as those identified in the absent teacher's job description as determined by each school district.

Full-Day Pay Rates:

$200 (Griffin, Hood Canal, Mary M. Knight, McCleary, Oakville, Olympia, Olympic Academy, Tenino, Tumwater)
$165 (Chehalis)

A full-day placement is 3 hours and 46 minutes or more, including prep time prior to class starting and after class has ended.

If paid for a full-day placement, you may be expected to work for the full day.

Half-Day Pay Rates:

$100 (Griffin, Hood Canal, Mary M. Knight, McCleary, Oakville, Olympia, Olympic Academy, Tenino, Tumwater)
$95 (Chehalis)
Note: Pay rates are subject to change.

Benefits:

Sick Leave - Substitutes earn one (1) hour of sick leave for every Forty (40) hours worked in each district.
Medical - Substitutes that work 630 or more hours for one district in a school year may earn medical benefits. Substitutes may need to pay a premium for their medical benefits.

Substitute placement is on an on-call, as-needed basis as dictated by the daily needs of our member districts. Be advised, there is no guarantee of placement on any given day and no ongoing expectation of placement.

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