Substitute Elementary Teacher; S

SUBSTITUTE ELEMENTARY TEACHER(S) 2026-27

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Starting Date:
Immediately

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.

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.

• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
• 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.

Reports directly to supervisor/evaluator.

• 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.

• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices.
• Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data‑driven instructional decision‑making.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction and 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Supports existing classroom policies and procedures governing…