Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Maricopa Unified School District #20 District Office, Maricopa, Arizona. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5631468

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: School Site Principal

Classification: Pay based on Board-approved Substitute Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment: Assignments made at District’s Direction

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Essential Functions:

• The ability to follow lesson plans left by the permanent teacher.
• Teaching capabilities in assigned subject area(s).
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to address various learning styles.
• The ability to implement strategies, activities, and techniques for promoting quality student performance in academic and social behavior based on prior knowledge and experience.
• The ability to contribute to and manage an individual program plan for students with special needs.
• The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students.
• The ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgments.
• The ability to apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior.
• The ability to display problem solving, cooperative negotiating skills, and conflict resolution strategies.
• The ability to use classroom instructional time appropriately and wisely.
• Ability to implement the vision and mission of the District.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Principal.

• Must be prompt and reliable.
• May be asked to perform duties in classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Other physical activities may be required.
• Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary.
• Must be appropriately dressed for assignment.
• Must be able to work independently without continuous supervision.
• Must be able to perform teaching tasks with reasonable accommodation(s).

• Required – Arizona Department of Education Substitute, Teaching or Administrative Certificate.
• Required – Attend One-Day District Orientation.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Full-Time

$175 to $200 Substitute

• Nathaly Montano, Recruitment Specialist
• District Office
• Maricopa, Arizona 85138
• Phone:
• Email: namontano

Maricopa Unified School District #20 District Office, Maricopa, Arizona (address listed above).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

• Title IX Coordinator – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138. Telephone Number:
• Section 504/ADA Coordinator – Director of Exceptional Student Services. Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138. Telephone Number: