Substitute - Teacher (Emergency Certified)-starting at 200/day - Lakewood, Washington

Hiring for the school year. · *Emergency Certificated Substitute Pay Rates ·   $200/day or $100/half-day ·   $210/day Upon completion of CPSD Guest Teacher training, substitute is eligible to receive  · Clover Park School District is seeking applicants to substitute for regular a ...

Job description

Hiring for the school year.

*Emergency Certificated Substitute Pay Rates

  $200/day or $100/half-day

  $210/day Upon completion of CPSD Guest Teacher training, substitute is eligible to receive 

Clover Park School District is seeking applicants to substitute for regular and special education classroom teachers. We want educators who are committed to a continuing program of professional and personal growth, and who want to be part of a growing, developing school district.

A. Job Title: Emergency Certificated Guest Teacher

B. Classification Level: Substitute

C. Reports to: Building Administrator and Human Resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*  Bachelors degree

Washington Emergency Substitute Certified issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

(Substitute Services will assist with this process upon hire.)

• Ability and desire to work on a constant basis – minimum 1 time a month
• Ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management
• Ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods
• Desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, as assignments may change on short notice and may require coverage in various classrooms or grade levels throughout the day.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
The emergency substitute certificate is restricted for use after the list of otherwise qualified substitutes has been exhausted.  Emergency substitutes are assigned through the Human Resources office (Substitute Coordinator), and are not pre-arranged substitutes or building specific.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows lession plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students.
• Provides a classroom climate which is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency.
• Demonstrates competency in instructional skills.
• Evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation.
• Informs pupils of their progress in terms of the objectives set for the lesson or course of study.
• Interacts positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the District.
• Meets classes, renders accurate reports, performs assigned duties punctually.
• Adjusts to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
• Fulfills job-related non-teaching duties.
• Directs student teachers, paraeducators, pupil tutors, Option C students, methods class students, and parent volunteers when such personnel are accepted to enhance the instructional program.
• Addresses student discipline.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.

Certification and Licenses

• Washington State Emergency Substitute Certification

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION

• Bachelors degree in Education
• Masters Degree
• Experience in literacy instruction

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a regular school building.

FLSA:  Substitute AFFILIATION: CPEA

JOB CLASS: Substitute Teacher WORK YEAR: On-Call

Disclaimer:  Substitute positions are considered "at-will" meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment, employee manual, substitute manual or other employment documents, or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the Superintendent of the District, has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

Insurance Benefits 

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours  during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options. 

Retirement and Deferred Compensation 

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan.  For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. 

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP)  with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington : Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services, , ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, ,  Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR),  Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A is available