Weekday Substitute Teacher — Inspire Young Minds

Substitute Teacher Job Details

Job : 5822278

Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

POSITION:

Substitute Teacher

SCHEDULE:

Hours per day and start/end times vary by position/building;
Monday-Friday;
School Year

LOCATION:

School Buildings

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principal(s)

POSITION TYPE:

Certificated, Substitute

COMPENSATION:

$150-$175/day (emergency cert: $150/day; fully certified: $175/day);
Substitute hours are paid the month following when the work is completed

OTHER COMPENSATION:

In the event a substitute is selected for a long-term sub assignment (20+ days in the same position), pay will be shifted to placement on the CEA Salary

Schedule:

$313-$612/day

BENEFITS:

Upon reaching 630 hours worked, substitutes will become eligible for and be offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Washington State Substitute Teacher and/or Teaching Certificate; WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

NOTE: Application will require three references with current letters of recommendation (no more than one year old).

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the principal/designee, this teaching position will substitute for regular district teachers by planning instruction as needed, teaching, and assessing students in assigned grade(s)/subject area(s). This teaching position will promote our district's Shared Values and Core Beliefs regarding high quality education for all students.

Must hold a Washington substitute teacher certificate.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to develop appropriate learning objectives and learning targets.
• Demonstrate instructional skill in the assigned grade(s)/content area(s).
• Current knowledge of and ability to apply multiple teaching techniques.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of an integrated teaching team.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in initiating and applying effective classroom management strategies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Must be open minded, enthusiastic, and flexible in meeting the needs of students and the community.
• Willingness to commit to and support school wide goals and practices, as needed.
• Actively participate in and/or support district and building Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), as needed.
• Ability to confer and communicate with parents and school/district staff regarding student progress, as required.
• Ability to maintain a positive classroom environment through the use of appropriate discipline and classroom management techniques, with clear systems and structures implemented consistent with Cheney School District policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge and application of current technology.
• Ability to communicate and establish rapport with children, parents, staff, community and administrative personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Flexibility/Coachability
• Ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals
• Enthusiasm
• Ability to express ideas clearly
• Ability to learn new ideas and skills
• Ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students
• Willingness to model behavior appropriate to district and community expectations

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the principal/designee, this teaching position will substitute for regular district teachers by planning instruction as needed, teaching, and assessing students in assigned grade(s)/subject area(s). This teaching position will promote our district's Shared Values and Core Beliefs regarding high quality education for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS: To be eligible for the district to submit an Emergency Substitute Certificate request on your behalf or add our district to your current Emergency Substitute Certificate, you must:

Hold a Bachelor's Degree and have demonstrated experience working with children.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ABILITIES: See above.