• Job Description

  Req#: 6792
  Position Type:
  Substitute - Certificated
  
  
  Date Posted:
  6/2/2025
  
  
  Location:
  District Wide
  
  
  Date Available:
  UPON HIRE
  
  
  Closing Date:
  06/30/2026
  
  
  Full Day Rate (Greater than 3.75 hrs) = $196.66
  Half Day Rate (Less than 3.75 hrs) = $98.33
  Emergency Substitute Teacher: is one who does not currently have a WA State Teaching certificate ; these individuals are typically 'career-changers' looking to explore the teaching profession but have not completed a teaching program/received their teaching certificate.
  Regular Substitute Teacher: is one who has completed a teacher preparation program and obtained their Washington State Teaching Certificate
  • If you already have a teaching certificate and want to be a Substitute Teacher, please apply for the Substitute Teacher posting instead.
  If you already have a teaching certificate and want to be a Substitute Teacher, please apply for the Substitute Teacher posting instead.
  Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or University (Verifiable per unofficial Transcripts) - Documentation MUST be uploaded
  • Candidates completing their Student Teaching Placement with the Puyallup School District, with many Student Teaching hours completed, may be considered.
  Candidates completing their Student Teaching Placement with the Puyallup School District, with many Student Teaching hours completed, may be considered.
  Experience working with children in an instructional capacity.
  Ability and desire to work on a constant basis – minimum 2 times a month
  Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
  This Substitute position is screened and hired by the Substitute Services Office ~ SubServices@puyallupsd.org
  Selected Applicants will be contacted by Human Resources and will be required to complete the Substitute Onboarding Process, which includes;
  • Onboarding Paperwork
  • Official College Transcripts (BA Minimum) sent directly from the college/university
  • Substitute Online Orientation
  • Substitute Onboarding Appointment (Includes scanning of fingerprints)
  Onboarding Paperwork
  Official College Transcripts (BA Minimum) sent directly from the college/university
  Substitute Online Orientation
  Substitute Onboarding Appointment (Includes scanning of fingerprints)
  **This Position will be opened for applications on 06/02/2025**
  
  Puyallup School District is considering qualified applicants to sponsor in obtaining a Washington State Emergency Substitute Certificate. Qualified applicants must have the skills, abilities, and willingness to provide instructional teaching support to our district's schools/departments. Emergency Substitute Teachers provide coverage for absent teachers throughout the school district.
  
  Position Hours/Days: At-Will/On-call, based on the 2025-26 SY Calendar
  Position Rate of Pay:
  • Full Day Rate (Greater than 3.75 hrs) = $196.66
  • Half Day Rate (Less than 3.75 hrs) = $98.33
  Essential Functions: Please see the attached Job Description
  What is the Difference between an Emergency Substitute Teacher and a Regular Substitute Teacher?
  • Emergency Substitute Teacher: is one who does not currently have a WA State Teaching certificate ; these individuals are typically 'career-changers' looking to explore the teaching profession but have not completed a teaching program/received their teaching certificate.
  • Regular Substitute Teacher: is one who has completed a teacher preparation program and obtained their Washington State Teaching Certificate
    • If you already have a teaching certificate and want to be a Substitute Teacher, please apply for the Substitute Teacher posting instead.
  Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or University (Verifiable per unofficial Transcripts) - Documentation MUST be uploaded
    • Candidates completing their Student Teaching Placement with the Puyallup School District, with many Student Teaching hours completed, may be considered.
  • Experience working with children in an instructional capacity.
  • Ability and desire to work on a constant basis – minimum 2 times a month
  Clearances:
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
  Other Information:
  • This Substitute position is screened and hired by the Substitute Services Office ~ SubServices@puyallupsd.org
  • Selected Applicants will be contacted by Human Resources and will be required to complete the Substitute Onboarding Process, which includes;
    • Onboarding Paperwork
    • Official College Transcripts (BA Minimum) sent directly from the college/university
    • Substitute Online Orientation
    • Substitute Onboarding Appointment (Includes scanning of fingerprints)
  Questions? Contact Human Resources ~ Personnel@puyallupsd.org
  
  

• About the company

  Puyallup School District is a school district that supports the City of Puyallup, Washington and its surrounding areas.

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