Guest (Substitute) Certificated Teacher 2026-2027

The position of Guest Teacher or Emergency Guest Teacher is to provide continuity of the learning environment in the absence of a regular classroom teacher. The Guest Teacher will present the lesson prepared by the teacher or provide alternative instruction if lesson plans are not available. Guest Teachers are expected to maintain a level of classroom control that allows student to learn.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Implement lesson plans provided by the regular teacher and carry out instructional activities in accordance with school and district expectations
• Deliver clear explanations of assignments, instructions, and learning objectives to students
• Maintain an organized, respectful, and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Manage student behavior using established classroom rules and school-wide discipline procedures
• Supervise students at all times, including during transitions, breaks, and assigned duties
• Encourage positive student behavior, including respect, responsibility, and self-control
• Enforce school policies and procedures consistently and fairly
• Adapt instruction as needed to address student questions and maintain engagement while remaining aligned to provided plans
• Communicate professionally with students, staff, and administration
• Report student behavior, progress, and any concerns to the regular teacher or school administration
• Follow all school safety procedures and protocols
• Build and maintain professional rapport with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate
OR
Bachelor's degree or higher to qualify for an Emergency Teaching Certificate

Experience working with children in a school district

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Accept at least three assignments a month

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Knowledge of basic instructional practices and classroom management techniques

Lesson plans and adapt to changing classroom situations

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in a variety of classroom environments

Strong organizational and time management skills

School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and follow oral and written directions

Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community

Demonstrate sound judgment, ethical conduct, confidentiality, and reliability

Organize, prioritize, and perform responsibilities efficiently with strong attention to detail and minimal supervision

Apply effective classroom management, instructional strategies, and current educational practices

Adapt instruction and materials to meet diverse student needs in multicultural settings

Use technology and modern tools to support instruction and job functions

Collaborate with colleagues and promote teamwork across the district

Maintain a safe, secure, and respectful learning and work environment

Comply with district policies, procedures, and established professional standards

Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE
This position works as needed on a day to day basis on school days.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to the building administrator, or designee.

REPRESENTATION
This position is not represented

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Guest teacher level on the Federal Way Public Schools' Guest Salary Schedule.

Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 07/2015

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.