Substitute, Education ​/ Teaching

Position: Substitute 2025-2026 School Year Hiring Pool
Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute

Date Posted:
7/3/2025

Location:
To Be Determined
Salary:
Classified - $105 per day
Certified - $115 per day
A bonus will be given each month if you work 10 full days or more. $100 for 10-14 full days worked; an additional $100 for 15 full days or more worked.
Being a substitute with West Ada School District is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students and your community. Every day brings the chance to inspire learning, provide support, and help create a positive, consistent environment for students to thrive. Whether you're stepping into a classroom for a day or building lasting connections over time, your role is vital in shaping young minds and supporting educators.

Substitutes are valued members of the West Ada team, and this role offers a rewarding way to serve your community while making a difference in the lives of students. For more information about becoming a Substitute Teacher go to Substitutes | West Ada School District

If you have any questions, please contact the Substitute Placement Office:  or subplacement

PURPOSE
A Substitute Teacher is to support the delivery of instruction of the students of West Ada School District by replacing teachers and/or paraprofessionals in the classrooms when they are not available.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
To support student learning by providing instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular teacher and/or paraprofessional.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Report to the building secretary at the beginning of the day.

• Review the information in the sub folders provided by the office and absent teacher for all plans and schedules to be followed during the instructional day.

• Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.

• Instruct students by following the plan left by the absent teacher. This instruction may include lecture, demonstration, discussions, projects, practical activities, experiments, assignments and other methods.

• Consult as appropriate with the building principal administration or department head before initiating any instruction or other procedures not specified in the absent teacher's plans.

• Supervise students and assist in upholding and enforcing all policies, procedures and rules of the district and school.

• Follow the absent teacher's rules for classroom management and discipline, observe student conduct and maintain classroom order and discipline, address observed inappropriate student conduct both within the classroom and in other school settings and confer with the administration in order to resolve inappropriate student conduct.

• Perform all other duties that are the responsibility of the absent teacher or paraprofessional, including, but not limited to, recess and lunch duty.

• Learn and effectively use classroom technology tools, including logging in to all necessary district systems and platforms, to support instructional activities and student engagement during the substitute teaching period.

• Follows all policies, procedures and rules of the district and school.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic instructional methods and strategies appropriate for a K-12 classroom environment.
• Classroom management techniques and behavior reinforcement strategies.
• School and district policies, procedures, and routines.
• Student safety protocols and supervision practices.
• Basic functions of classroom technology and instructional tools.
• Effective communication principles and professional conduct in educational settings.

Ability to:

• Follow and implement lesson plans provided by the absent teacher with fidelity.
• Maintain classroom order and ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Uphold school-wide policies and expectations consistently.
• Adapt to a variety of grade levels, subjects, and student needs.
• Supervise students in various settings, including classrooms, hallways, recess, and lunch periods.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and administrators.
• Exercise sound judgment, flexibility, and professionalism in unfamiliar situations.
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