Long Term Substitute - 4th Grade Teacher

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

*** TEMPORARY**
* Elma Elementary School
Long Term Substitute
4th Grade Teacher

Date Posted: 10-09-2026

Category:
Certificated
Approximate Dates: 01-22-2027 to 06-16-2027

ETO Substitute Base Rate & Salary Range:

• Days 1-20: $165/day ($20.625/hour)
• Days 21+: $47.608 - $64.124 per hour
  Hourly rate will be determined by verified education level and certification

• I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

• Valid A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate/Sub Certification
• WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, and community
• Experience and training in effective assessment strategies and common core standards
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

• Elementary teaching experience
• Ability to work with diverse learners
• Ability to develop and maintain ongoing assessment of students
• Ability to utilize developmentally appropriate practices
• Ability to team and collaborate with peers
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in curriculum development/adaptation
• Is willing to utilize the Make Your Day Citizenship Program

• Plan, Implement, and evaluate effective classroom instruction with building and district curriculum/programs
• Participate in team planning, programming, and instructional activities focused on improving instructional practices and student learning
• Diagnose and prescribe learning and training programs for individual students based on aptitude, interest, and level to achieve
• Develop instructional goals and objectives to meet teaching assignment
• Utilize district and state standards in developing curriculum
• Recognize individual student’s needs and provide appropriate strategies and intervention
• Foster and maintain a safe, positive learning environment
• Cooperate with building principal and staff in the implementation of comprehensive instructional and activities programs
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress
• Communicate effectively with parents and the school community
• Serve as a cooperative member of the instructional team
• Use and integrate educationally relevant technology
• Participate in building and district in-service education/training programs
• Attend building/district meetings and conferences as required
• Know and observe safety procedures; maintain safe working conditions; comply with safety rules and regulations
• Protect the interest of the district regarding pilferage, loss, theft, or abuse of all district vehicles, equipment, and materials
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of Elma School District

Required attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume, three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation, Washington State Teaching Certificate with required endorsement, and College Transcripts.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts…