Substitute (Day-to-Day), 2026-2027

Starting July 1, 2026, all candidates for this role must apply with a valid Missouri Substitute Teaching license or a valid Missouri Teaching Certification: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/substitute-teachers

Position Title: Substitute Teacher

Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 Month

Job #: 9001

Reports to : Principal

Shift Length:  6.5 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility:  Eligible

Starting Salary: $145 - $175 a day

Position Summary:

SLPS is seeking talented educators with a broad base knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy on an as-needed basis. In this position, associates are expected to plan, organize, and deliver programs of instruction that support the premise/core belief that all children can learn and implement activities that promote the learning goals and academic expectations, on an as-needed basis. Our diverse student population deserves and appreciates teachers committed and passionate about their work.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates instructional concepts using representations such as models, boards, projectors, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aides

Design learning activities that will connect student learning to their physical world and other content areas

Design learning activities that will allow students opportunities to communicate orally and written with others

Creates and maintains an inviting, stimulating instructional area with attractive student-centered bulletin board displays, learning centers, and projects consistent with the physical limitations of the teaching area

Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and technology

Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments

Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal

Demonstrate an overall knowledge of one's discipline(s) that allows him/her to teach to the student's ability levels and learning styles

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students

Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Communicate expectations, criteria for assessment, student progress, and student strengths/weaknesses to parents and students

Maintain confidentiality of information concerning students, colleagues, and parents

Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethics

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies

Performs other tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Possess knowledge of district policies and mandates related to parent involvement, discipline, and student achievement

Possess a willingness to develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aides stressing laboratory learning methods

Possess a willingness to interact on a personal level with parents

Demonstrate organizational skills related to all Essential Functions listed above

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to create an effective Parent Resource Center

Demonstrate patience and compassion with students, staff, and parents in a variety of settings

Develop trusting relationships with parents, teachers and students

Work effectively on a team and with parents

Work collaboratively with peers and others

Possess knowledge of various cultures' values, behaviors, beliefs, and traditions

Possess strong and effective written and oral communication and presentation skills with all constituencies

Passionate about improving public, and urban education and driven to make a difference

Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving capabilities

Possess a willingness to access a student's special needs and collaborate with school services and community agencies to meet those needs

Possess a willingness to modify own professional development plan to improve instructional performance and to promote student learning

Possess a willingness to collaborate with community agencies

Experience :

Working with culturally, diverse parents and families in an urban educational setting

Serving effectively in a collaborative team setting

Education:

Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate (required)

Must provide transcripts with a minimum of 36 college credits from an accredited college or university OR

Completion of Missouri’s online Substitute training program

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle

Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body

Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment :

Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment

Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or national origin. ed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.