Substitute Secondary Teacher; S

Position: SUBSTITUTE SECONDARY TEACHER(S) 2025-26
POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Substitute Secondary Teacher will Teach courses to students in Grades 6-12.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

* Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implement established program or curriculum objectives; continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation; remain current in methods and techniques of instruction.

* Follow plans for an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs using a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels.

* Attend in-service training when asked to do so.

* Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.

* Support (in a positive manner), existing classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.

* The substitute teacher may confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement.

* Support classroom goals and objectives, in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress when asked to do so.

* Substitute teachers may be asked to collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes.

* Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.

* Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

* Reports directly to supervisor/evaluator.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

* Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate.

* Preference will be given to candidates with an endorsement in K-8 elementary education.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

* Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.

* Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

* Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.

* Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

* Ability to work with computers to develop students' technical literacy and to assist students in learning other subjects.

* Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.

* Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.

* Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.

* Ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service.

* A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.

* Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and District and legal requirements.

* Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

These are on-call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute works is dependent upon the number of contracted teachers who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee…