Emergency Certificated Substitute Teacher

Colville School District 115•District Wide, WA
•Onsite

About The Position

Colville School District is now accepting applications for Emergency Certificated Substitute Teachers. To qualify, candidates must complete the certification process with Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Colville School District to obtain an Emergency Certificate. Candidates need an active account created with OSPI and an active profile in the e-cert application. Applicants must demonstrate dedication, enthusiasm, and the ability to work effectively with students of all ages. Successful candidates will utilize sound teaching practices and strong classroom-management strategies while fostering a positive classroom environment, and promoting engaged learning.

Requirements

  • Complete the certification process with Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Colville School District to obtain an Emergency Certificate.
  • Have an active account created with OSPI and an active profile in the e-cert application.
  • Demonstrate dedication, enthusiasm, and the ability to work effectively with students of all ages.
  • Utilize sound teaching practices and strong classroom-management strategies.
  • Foster a positive classroom environment.
  • Promote engaged learning.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree.
  • Clear background check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  • Possess Emergency Substitute Certificate prior to placement in classroom.
  • Ability to understand and apply learning styles research to instruction while following teacher or principal teaching instructions for daily assignments.
  • Ability to plan, initiate, prepare, and implement teaching strategies aligned with the District’s teaching plan for the day(s), providing effective teaching leadership.
  • Possess the capacity and motivation to learn developmental and behavioral expectations appropriate for students of various ages.
  • Favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprint background check is required.
  • Provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Nice To Haves

  • Successful teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform the same duties and follow the same workday schedule as regular teachers.
  • Follow the lesson plan prepared by the regular teacher or comply with instructions from the principal.
  • Collaborate positively with school staff to support the primary instructional goals of the Colville School District.
  • Leave detailed notes for the regular teacher regarding the day’s lessons and student behavior.
  • Maintain a classroom climate built on mutual respect, rapport, fairness, and consistency.
  • Preserve the classroom’s “housekeeping” arrangement as established by the regular teacher.
  • Administer no corporal punishment.
  • Contact the principal in cases of serious behavior issues.
  • Complete building report, including: Attendance reports Discipline referral, if necessary
  • Complete student progress, report cards, and warning slips after conferring with the principal (for Long-Term substitutes).
  • Communicate with parents only with the approval of the principal (for Long-Term substitutes).
  • Report to the main office at the end of the school day to sign out and return keys, if necessary.
  • Attend staff meetings unless excused by the principal.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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