SPEAST - 2026-27 Building Teacher Substitute

Sun Prairie Area School District • Sun Prairie, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A School-Based Permanent Substitute reports to the same school (site) every school day and will be placed by the school principal or designee in a classroom and/or role where there is an unfilled absence of a professional educator. The School-Based Permanent Substitute reports to the same school (site) every school day and works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate's degree and completion of district provided substitute training.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, peers, administrators, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on building and district goals and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, parents, administrators, and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to use technology to accomplish job responsibilities that may include basic knowledge of e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to direct others, includes all perspectives, be flexible in mindset, and provide a positive environment for students and staff.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must possess and maintain or be eligible for a current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction license to teach.
• Shall complete a physical examination as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.25.

Responsibilities

• Teaches content and skills in subject area by following lesson plans as provided by the absent Professional Educator
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Understands student needs based on lesson plans and cooperates with other professional staff members in ensuring students are being cared for throughout the school day.
• Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
• Participates in faculty meetings and other student activities when asked within their typical work day.
• Models nondiscriminatory and inclusionary practices in all activities.
• Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Benefits

• Single Health Insurance (HMO) offered: (Employee can buy up to or pay the difference in premium if family insurance is desired)
• Access to our Employee Wellness Clinic : Low or no cost/co-pay visits for employee and their family even if family is not on district health insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree