Area Guest Teacher

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• Position Type:
  Guest (Substitute) Certificated/ Guest Certificated Teacher
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
• Location:
  
  To be determined
• Date Available:
  
  09/21/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/09/2026

SALARY: $300 per day
POSITION SUMMARY:
Area Guest Teachers are assigned to provide daily coverage for schools within a designated area of the district. Each area includes elementary, middle, and high schools aligned within a comprehensive high school feeder pattern. Area Guest Teachers are expected to work every scheduled school day throughout the school year. Each evening, the District Office assigns Area Guest Teachers to a school within their designated area for the following workday.

Area Guest Teachers are expected to report to their assigned location each day and provide coverage as directed.

The primary responsibility of an Area Guest Teacher is to ensure continuity of instruction and maintain a productive learning environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Area Guest Teachers implement lesson plans provided by the teacher whenever available and provide appropriate instructional activities when lesson plans are not available. They are responsible for maintaining effective classroom management, supporting student engagement, and fostering an environment that promotes learning and student success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Area Guest Teachers cover daily classroom positions as scheduled every afternoon/evening by Human Resources.

Their responsibilities may include:

• Perform such classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as may be assigned from the regular teacher or by the Principal or designee.
• Teach and follow the recommended District Student Exit Outcomes at each level and subject area. Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
• Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate student by making lessons interesting and challenging.
• Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly.
• Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with building subject area teachers to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Enlist the assistance of counselors, administration, and other support personnel where appropriate.
• Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.
• Discipline students in a firm and controlled manner.
• Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
• Enforce rules throughout the school.
• Develops rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience
Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate.
Bachelor's degree or higher
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis jobs assigned daily by HR in specific area of the district.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Completed a teaching program.
Bilingual.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Current trends and practices in education
Instructional theory and its application
Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics
Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning…