Substitute Teacher — Inspire & Assess

Substitute Teacher

Mead WA District Wide - Mead, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5258574

Final date to receive applications: Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 26, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Certificated Vacancy

Substitute Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

In the absence of the classroom teacher, substitute teachers educate students by delivering a course of study according to student learning objectives, district/building curriculum guidelines and student assessment data as provided by the classroom teacher or building administration. To remain on our active substitute list, substitutes will need to have had a minimum of 4 assignments per month before the last day of school.

Likewise, subs who are inactive for more than 30 consecutive days may be released from the Mead substitute position.

• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and instructional materials that allow students to utilize and practice higher level thinking skills.
• Provide for large and small group and individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in learning activities and instruct and monitor students in the use of such.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work utilizing methods such as assigning and grading class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Continually assess student progress, and implement effective lessons to meet individual student learning needs as determined by student assessment data.
• Provide opportunities for students to self reflect and track progress toward learning goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school building and the district.
• Work as an effective member of the grade level/course team to evaluate and improve student learning.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
• Self‑reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.

• Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) as required by law and regulation.

• Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically, to promote highest level of learning.
• Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self‑assessment, formative assessment, portfolios and anecdotal records.
• Demonstrates ability to make data‑driven instructional decisions.
• Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
• Exhibits a commitment to ongoing professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.

• Demonstrates an awareness of common core state standards and state graduation requirements.
• Demonstr…