Substitute - Teacher

Pay and Hours

Position hours and days vary.

2025-26 School Year Certificated Substitute Pay.

Per Full Day (3.75 hrs):
Substitute Teachers: $200/day.

Per Half Day (3.75 hrs):
Substitute Teachers: $100/half day.

Rates are subject to change based on negotiation outcomes.

The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants to substitute for regular and special education classroom teachers. We want educators who are committed to a continuing program of professional and personal growth, and who want to be part of a growing, developing school district.

• Must hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Successful substitute teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work a minimum of 4 days a month.

Reports to the Assistant Director of Human Resources; in addition, will report to school principal building administrator(s) and receive guidance from certificated staff while substituting at specific locations.

• Follows all lesson plans and other instruction provided by the regular teacher and/or school.
• Assumes responsibility for duties assigned to the regular teacher.
• Provides instruction and modifies instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students, including students with disabilities and students who are learning English.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management.
• Creates a safe and positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Works collaboratively within school, and district to support all students learning at high levels.
• Fosters a positive attitude with students, parents, and staff.
• Utilizes effective human relations and/or communication skills.
• Completes necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of research-based best practices.
• Is conscientious about equipment, instructional materials, records and reports.
• Remains on duty and available during the professional workday.
• Communicates with the regular teacher, either by telephone or in writing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman, ;
Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd, ; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer, . All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.