Substitute Teacher

We do not maintain a "Future Certificated Positions" application as a holding area for applicants who wish to create a profile while awaiting a position of interest to open. Instead, we hope you will consider applying to be a Substitute Teacher with Cheney Public Schools*. To do so, complete and submit an application for this Substitute Teacher position. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by our Substitute Coordinator regarding next steps.

• If you are not interested in becoming a Substitute Teacher in our district, please wait to create a profile and submit an application until a position of interest to you is posted.

POSITION:

Substitute Teacher

SCHEDULE:

Hours per day and start/end times vary by position/building; Monday-Friday; School Year

LOCATION:

School Buildings

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principal(s)

POSITION TYPE:

Certificated, Substitute

COMPENSATION:

$135-$150/day (emergency cert: $135/day; fully certified: $150/day); Substitute hours are paid the month following when the work is completed

OTHER COMPENSATION:

In the event a substitute is selected for a long-term sub assignment (20+ days in the same position), pay will be shifted to placement on the CEA Salary Schedule: $270-$528/day

BENEFITS:

Upon reaching 630 hours worked, substitutes will become eligible for and be offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Washington State Substitute Teacher and/or Teaching Certificate; WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

NOTE: Application will require three references with current letters of recommendation (no more than one year old).

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the principal/designee, this teaching position will substitute for regular district teachers by planning instruction as needed, teaching, and assessing students in assigned grade(s)/subject area(s). This teaching position will promote our district's Shared Values and Core Beliefs regarding high quality education for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a Washington substitute teacher certificate.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to develop appropriate learning objectives and learning targets.

• Demonstrate instructional skill in the assigned grade(s)/content area(s).

• Current knowledge of and ability to apply multiple teaching techniques.

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of an integrated teaching team.

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in initiating and applying effective classroom management strategies.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of students.

• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.

• Must be open minded, enthusiastic, and flexible in meeting the needs of students and the community.

• Willingness to commit to and support school wide goals and practices, as needed.

• Actively participate in and/or support district and building Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), as needed.

• Ability to confer and communicate with parents and school/district staff regarding student progress, as required.

• Ability to maintain a positive classroom environment through the use of appropriate discipline and classroom management techniques, with clear systems and structures implemented consistent with Cheney School District policies, procedures and practices.

• Knowledge and application of current technology.

• Ability to communicate and establish rapport with children, parents, staff, community and administrative personnel.

• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Flexibility/Coachability

• Ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals

• Enthusiasm

• Ability to express ideas clearly

• Ability to learn new ideas and skills

• Ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students

• Willingness to model behavior appropriate to district and community expectations

Cheney Public Schools 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, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog 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: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator

• Tom Arlt, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4550; Section 504 Coordinator

• Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4530.

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