Substitute Teachers

Overview

Substitute Teachers — Riverside Elementary School District No. 2 RESD #2 - Phoenix, Arizona. This job is also posted in Riverside Elementary District.

Job : 5479049

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Daily/On-Call Rate: $180.00/day

Long Term Rate: $200.00/day (after 15+ days in the same assignment)

Position Title: Substitute Teacher

Classification: Certified, Non-exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Site Principal

Terms of Employment: Daily, timesheet

Position Overview

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period of time or for a position that is vacant. The Substitute Teacher works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher, including but not limited to assigned duties within the work day. The day-to-day can vary from teaching opportunities to roles in the front office administration, clerical work, test proctoring and supervision.

• Maintains the confidentiality of student and school personnel information in accordance with District policy and law.
• Follows District policy for maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance as an example to students.
• Maintains a positive learning environment and ensures classroom procedures that foster a safe and respectful climate for all students and staff.
• Ensures that learning is appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Ensures adequate supervision to assure the health, welfare and safety of all students.
• Follows, participates and leads students in all safety and evacuation drills and events.
• Reports to front office upon arrival at school and secures substitute identification, credentials and keys; checks the mailbox of the absent teacher and seeks clarification of school rules and procedures from front office personnel if necessary.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Consults and collaborates with peer teachers to seek information or clarification regarding attendance procedures, lesson objectives, daily schedule, materials and equipment location, usage and daily duties.
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner that motivates students to learn and participate, and organizes and groups students for effective instruction.
• Attends to all non-teaching duties as assigned (i.e. lunch duty, recess duty, crosswalk duty, etc.).
• Maintains a respectful relationship with parents, pupils, school personnel and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite and professional manner.
• Participates in administering testing in accordance with District and school procedures.
• Collects and places students’ work and assignments in storage according to regular teacher and/or Principal directions.
• Follows all dismissal procedures, ensures that instructional materials and classroom equipment are in orderly condition, and prepares a daily substitute report for the regular classroom teacher before leaving the building.
• Returns substitute identification, credentials and keys to the main office before signing out for the day.
• Performs other assigned and related duties as directed by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district or state policies and practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred
• A valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• A valid Arizona Substitute Teacher Certificate

• Experience teaching or completion of appropriate substitute teaching training program preferred
• Experience working with or volunteering in a school setting preferred
• Enrolled in a teacher preparation program

• Must be able to communicate and follow written directions, not limited to but including lesson plans
• Establish effective and professional working relationships with staff, students and community
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
• Ability to exercise confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Effective…