Substitute 2026 2027 School Year

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

WestAda 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'restepping 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.

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

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.

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

• 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 withthe building principal administration or department head beforeinitiatingany instruction or other procedures not specified in the absent teacher’s plans.
• Supervise students andassistin upholding and enforcing all policies, procedures and rules of the district and school.
• Follow the absent teacher’s rules for classroom management and discipline,observestudentconductandmaintainclassroom order and discipline, addressobservedinappropriate student conduct both within the classroom and in other school settings and confer with the administration in order toresolve 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Log into and navigate district technology systems to support student learning.
• Follow daily schedules and routines as outlined in substitute folders.
• Collaborate with school staff when clarification or support is needed.
• Demonstrate integrity,ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Operate and use modern office equipment, including computers and appropriate software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed workscheduleto conduct job responsibilities.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Must be 18 years of age or older for classified/para positions and elementary certified teaching positions, and 20years of age or older for secondary certified teaching positions.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• If you have had no teaching experience in a classroom, you mustpurchaseand complete an online training course as assigned by the Substitute Placement Office.
• Must attend the West Ada Substitute Orientation Class.

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