Emergency Substitute Teacher 2026 -2027

Tacoma Public Schools•Central Administration Building (CAB) 601 S 8th St., WA

20h

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring an Emergency Substitute Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year, with an expected start as soon as possible. The role provides temporary instructional coverage by planning, organizing, and delivering learning experiences that support students’ academic development and help them reach their individual potential. Substitute rates depend on assignment type and hours worked: regular assignments pay $209 for a full day or $125.40 for less than four hours; hard-to-fill assignments pay $226 for a full day or $135.60 for less than four hours. Retired Tacoma teachers receive rates of $215 and $129 for regular assignments, and $231 and $139 for hard-to-fill assignments, respectively. Benefits are not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate; successful candidates will obtain a valid emergency substitute certificate during onboarding.
Fingerprinting and successful Washington State Patrol and FBI background clearance, including sexual misconduct clearance.
Complete and pass an employment interview.
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods, and techniques.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
Skill in classroom management and handling student discipline.
Ability to organize and coordinate activities.
Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans and manage curricular and extracurricular learning experiences to meet the needs of groups and individual students.
Evaluate student performance and provide guidance that supports students’ welfare, educational development, and citizenship.
Participate in planning and evaluating school programs and district curriculum and program development.
Provide maximum learning opportunities for each student.
Conduct parent conferences and other meetings with district staff, parents, and students.
Use community and district resources and services to enhance student learning and teacher effectiveness.
Maintain current records and reports, and use data to modify and improve program effectiveness.
Ensure the effective use of equipment, materials, supplies, and utilities under the teacher’s direction.
Promote the care and protection of students and school property.
Attend staff meetings as called by administrators.
Maintain files on current curriculum guides.
Perform related duties as assigned on a temporary basis.