Substitute Teacher

Position: Substitute Teacher 2025-2026 School Year
Substitute Teacher  School Year

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Qualifications . .

• A valid Washington State teaching certificate
• Demonstrated ability to teach reading and writing
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Demonstrated strong skills and background in instructional methods
• Demonstrated ability to manage, inventory, and select individualized learning materials
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrated interest and ability to work on development of curriculum area
• Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out instructions to meet varied needs of students
• Knowledge of essential learnings and ability to integrate them in the classroom
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of assessment strategies, including preparing students for the MSP
• Demonstrated ability to relate to young people
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
• Demonstrated willingness to work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to students’ interests and learning styles
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into daily instruction
• Demonstrated successful experience working with various ages/levels of students
• Ability to communicate effectively; verbally and in written work

Essential Functions . .

• Work cooperatively with administration and staff to develop and implement the instructional program
• A flexible, caring and empathetic attitude towards the secondary student population
• Provide an effective instructional environment
• Maintain appropriate records
• Communicate and interpret school program to patrons
• Attend staff, department and district meetings as requested
• Keep parents informed through conferences and/or reports of their student’s progress
• Develop and maintain a flexible, effective classroom learning environment
• Teach the approved curriculum
• Provide for the supervision of students in the classroom and on the school premises as required
• Use multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail, computers, document readers, and smart boards
• Work to develop in students a sense of consideration for others and of responsibility for contributing to the benefit of the school
• Maintain department standards/agreements
• Participate in professional growth opportunities
• Assist with co-curricular activities as necessary
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Other Functions . .

• Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned

RESPONSIBLE TO . .

• Principal or designee

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code.

Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge, ; and Gunnar…