Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher - 26-27 School Year Job Details

Job

Final date to receive applications:
May 01, 2027

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Location:

Mesa, Arizona

Position Type:
Substitute

Job Categories:
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Substitute:
Teachers

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Mesa Public Schools uses an automated system,
Red Rover
, to offer assignments to substitute teachers via phone, web, or smartphone app. Substitute teachers can indicate their availability, location, and classroom preferences to personalize the substitute teaching opportunities that are offered.

Daily Rate:

$140.00 with AZ substitute or emergency certificate ($180 per day for long‑term assignments).
Long‑term assignments are expected to last more than 20 days.

$170.00 with valid AZ teaching certificate ($200 per day for long‑term assignments).
Assignments of 4–5 hours or less are considered a half day and will be paid at half the daily rate.

Required during application completion:

• Contact information of the last three employers, supervisor, or HR department. Provide this information in the reference section of the application (required by AZ statute).
• Upload a valid Level One IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Upload a valid AZ teaching or substitute certificate (bachelor’s degree required) or indicate need for sponsorship of an emergency substitute certificate (high school transcripts are required for an emergency substitute certificate).

Sponsorship to obtain an emergency substitute teaching certificate is available to individuals that do not currently hold a bachelor’s degree. For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

It is the responsibility of the substitute teacher to hold and maintain an IVP fingerprint clearance card and AZ substitute or teaching certificate.

The substitute teacher is responsible for assuming the normal duties of the classroom teacher. The classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate or a valid Arizona substitute certificate.
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels.

• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents.
• Utilizes district‑adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation.
• Incorporates higher‑level thinking strategies and real‑life applications into lesson planning.
• Creates instructional and assessment materials that align with learning objectives and methods of instruction.
• Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences.
• Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists) and utilizes this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement.
• Establishes, supports, and administers positive classroom…