Substitute Secondary Teacher; S

Position Objective

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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…