Substitute Teacher

As a substitute teacher, you will have the opportunity to work directly with a diverse student population that will require the same attention and nurturing as a classroom teacher. You will be an essential member of the district in helping our students prepare for their future success through the instruction you will provide in lieu of their regular classroom teacher.  

Substitute Teacher

Posting will close on Monday 02/03/2025

Anticipated Start: As soon as possible
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This position is Not benefits eligible.

Starting wage:            

$140.00/day: High School Diploma/GED or Associate's Degree

$155.00/day: Bachelor's/Master's/PhD Degree

$185.00/day: Teaching Certificate

$185.00/day: Retired SLCSD teacher

$220.00/day: Long-Term Rate (effective after 20 consecutive days teaching in the same classroom)

Pay rate will be $140.00/day unless official college/university transcripts or diploma are provided.

Note: This position is part time, on-call and jobs can be selected through a notification system. All new hired substitutes can not begin working as a substitute until they have completed the required online district trainings.

Purpose Statement

The substitute teacher meets the educational needs of our students when the regular teacher is absent by following the assigned lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and documenting important occurrences during the school day. 

This position reports to the Principal or administrative designee.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Ability to pass a fingerprint and criminal background check
3. Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds
4. Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze and interpret English written and verbal communications
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook
6. Ability to operate standard office equipment; phone, copy and fax machines etc.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher
2. Teaching license from any state
3. Participating in or have completed a teaching program
4. Knowledgeable of content pedagogy and student development stages

Essential Functions

1. Teach as scheduled and assigned by location, classroom and subject.
2. Follow and implement student lesson plans by translating into learning activities.
3. Organize classroom space for safety and for effective learning. 
4. Create a respectful classroom environment, establishing developmentally and culturally appropriate, positive and respectful teacher-student interactions.
5. Establish a culture for learning, setting an expectation for learning and achievement, conveying the importance of the content, and displaying knowledge of students' skills.
6. Use a wide variety of appropriate resources for diverse learning styles; adjust lessons, respond to student questions and interests, and provide a variety of approaches when students have difficulties.  
7. Engage students in learning through use of content activities, instructional materials, assignments, student groupings, questioning and discussion techniques, and the structure and pacing of the lessons.
8. Manage student behavior in the classroom and at other school sponsored events, by establishing clear expectations, monitoring and dealing with students throughout class time, and appropriately to correcting misbehavior while respecting student dignity.
9. Communicate clearly and accurately, using appropriate vocabulary for age and interests, and provide specific and timely feedback to enhance learning.
10. Maintain accurate records of students' completion of assignments, student progress, and other non-instructional records.
11. Communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with students, supervisors, co-workers, parents, and other district employees.
12. Other duties as assigned.

 Additional Essential Functions - Long Term Substitute

1. Develop clear, relevant and student appropriate instructional goals based on content area concepts.
2. Design clear, focused and coherent instruction for flexible groupings meeting student needs.
3. Communicate to engage families in the instructional program by providing information about the instructional programs and individual student progress.
4. Plan lessons utilizing assessment and evaluation techniques.
5. Contribute to the school and the District by establishing and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and participating in District and school projects/extracurricular activities.
6. Evaluate own teaching effectiveness against learning outcomes and make appropriate adjustments to improve student learning.
7. Proactively serve and advocate for students by participating in team or departmental decision making.  

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting up to 30 lbs., carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing.  This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. 

To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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 Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.

Salary : $140 - $220