K-12 Substitute Teacher

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• Position Type:
  Substitute Teacher/ Flexible Site Substitute
• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Mesquite Junior High
• Date Available:
  
  09/14/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/13/2026

Months Contracted: 9 Month (Exempt)

Job Grade: Substitute

Annual Rate: $34,870.89

Full Time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE

Certification Notes: Upon employment, an applicant must be appropriately Arizona certified with an Arizona Teaching Certificate or Arizona Substitute Certificate.

Application Procedure: Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing. Please follow these steps:
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Applicant must be willing to become AzDHS licensed

Flexible Site Substitute

Purpose Statement
The job of Substitute Teacher (K-12) is done for the purpose/s of assuming the normal duties of the classroom teacher.

Essential Functions

• Reports to the building principal, school administrative assistant, or substitute coordinator upon arrival at the school
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned
• Teaches lesson plan as outlined by absent teacher
• Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the building principal
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to students
• Remains at school during the entire school day
• Adheres to professional code of conduct
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrates knowledge and incorporates technology in daily tasks, as required
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students
• Flexible site subs report to the school administrative assistant or substitute coordinator at their assigned home-based campus every morning.
• Will cover any teacher's assignment, grade level, subject or any other miscellaneous duties the campus may require.
• Reports to any campus, grade level, subject, or performs miscellaneous duties as needed and directed by OTM.
• During the prep time of the teacher (whose absence they are covering), sub fills in for other teachers or performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to the set classroom rules for each unique classroom that they work in.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior.
• Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements

Mental Requirements

Learning Development
- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications. Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.
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