Substitute, Teacher

• Position Type:
  Substitute / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/13/2026
• Location:
  
  JO Combs Unified School District Office
• Date Available:
  
  03/13/2026

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at hr.

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre‑K through high school. The District comprises five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

Half Day: $70
Full Day: $140
Long‑Term Pay: $155 (starts on 11th consecutive day in same position)

Work Calendar: 10 months

Hours:

Varies
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Reports to:

Principal

• You will make a difference in children's lives, future leaders
• As a substitute, you choose when and where you work based on open positions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular instructor.
• Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Create a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures; review notes for the day, take attendance, and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by FERPA.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances; exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
• Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or the District Office.

• Must possess and maintain a valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid Arizona teaching certification; to obtain a substitute teaching certificate, you must have, at least, a Bachelor's degree.

The role requires mobility within the classroom and campus, frequent use of hands and arms, bending, stooping, kneeling, and occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind, rain, high humidity, and dust. Noise level is usually moderate.

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation. The District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director at 2505

E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or  and the Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services at 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or .