Certificated Substitute

Position Description

The certificated substitute position is an on-call, as needed position to fill in for certificated employees who are absent for various reasons, such as illness, conference/convention attendance or short-term leaves. Although the Battle Ground Public School District has a fairly steady demand for substitutes, the nature of the work is quite varied. Therefore, certificated substitutes must possess flexibility in being available and a willingness to work in different assignments and school locations.

To be added to our substitute list please complete the on line application via Fast Track. Once your application is submitted to HR please call and/or email our substitute coordinator at belisle.raedean@battlegroundps.org / (360) 885-5324 to set up an appointment to finalize your application and additional paperwork needed to be placed on the substitute list.

Normal office hours are 7:00 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., Monday through Friday. Please bring your original Social Security card, driver's license (or government issued ID), your original Washington state teaching certificate or permit, a voided check or information for the mandatory direct deposit form and a copy of your immunization records to your scheduled appointment. We are located in building A of the CASEE complex at 11104 NE 149th Street in Brush Prairie.

Effective 01/01/2023 - Certificated substitute pay is $175.00 for full days (7.5 hrs), $109.38 for 1/2 days (3.75 hrs), and $117.25 for early release days (4 hrs). Amboy/Yacolt location assignments pay is $185.00 for full days (7.5 hrs), $115.63 for 1/2 days (3.75 hrs), and $123.95 for early release days (4 hrs)

Conditions of Employment

• Are you eligible for lawful employment in the United States? Proof of identity and citizenship or legal right to work will be required upon hire.

• I authorize Battle Ground Public Schools, henceforth known as the District, to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.

• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the District.
  
  I also understand that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the District.

• Are you willing to be fingerprinted at ESD 112 upon offer of employment, if you do not have current fingerprint records on file? The cost, currently $85.00, to be borne by the applicant.

• Do you confirm that you DO NOT have a serious behavioral problem which endangers the educational welfare or personal safety of students, teachers, or other colleagues? A serious behavior problem includes, but is not limited to: dishonesty; immorality; misuse of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a prescription drug; or furnishing alcohol or controlled substances to a minor or student.

• I have never been convicted/and or pleaded guilty of a crime against children. (If this is true, answer yes. If this is false, answer no.

Attachment Requirements and Hints

All certificated and classified positions require a cover letter and a list of references. Unless otherwise indicated, all other attachments are optional.

If you choose to refer to specific postings in your cover letter, please check the "Unique to Application" box in the Attachments section.

Benefits

This position is not benefit or retirement eligible. This position is entitled to sick leave as prescribed by WA State Law.

Attachments

Cover Letter*

List of References*

Letter of Reference # 1

Letter of Reference # 2

Letter of Reference # 3

Resume

Certificate

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