On Call Certificated Substitute

Evergreen Public Schools•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

Working in an on call basis as a certificated teaching substitute for the Evergreen School District in all grade levels and in all subjects. Substitute employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, substitutes may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance. The District requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints. Click here for Fingerprinting Services . Stance Statement: Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial ethnic/cultural, and national backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

Requirements

Must maintain a valid Washington State Certificate or Permit valid for position covered.
A substitute teacher is responsible for enabling each student to pursue his education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his regular teacher.
A substitute teacher shall be a person fully qualified to instruct in our schools in the absence of the regular teacher.
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Follows all policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
Remains in assigned classroom until all students have been dismissed for the day
Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and surrounding areas.
Reviews with principal or designee, all plans, duties and schedules to be followed during the teaching day, teaches the outlined lesson, maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned.
Completes evaluation at the end of the day, checks out with authorized personnel prior to leaving at the end of the day.