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

The position of Substitute Elementary Teacher will center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning..

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.)

* Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.

* Teachers will recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs. This will be demonstrated through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.

* Teachers will provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.

* Teachers will foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.

* Teachers will use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Teachers will design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.

* Teachers will communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.

* Teachers will exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.

* Teachers will participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.

* Teachers will annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.

* 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.

* Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

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):

* Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.

* Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.

* Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making.

* 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.

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

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

* Ability to develop students' technology literacy.

* Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.

* Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively 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.

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

* Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief 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.

* Support (in a positive manner), existing classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct.

* 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…