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Substitute Teacher

Kent School District
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025
Assignment Type Temporary/Hourly Hours Will vary by assignment (4 hour minimum - 7 hours max)

Start time will vary by school Location Varies - all school locations in the Kent School District Pay Rate $33.93/hour

Eligible for $200 bonus for every 20 full days of service.

Once you have completed your application and at least 3 references have been received, please contact the sub office at 253-373-7814 to be considered for the Kent School District substitute list.

The substitute (guest) teacher works on an on-call, day-by-day basis, substituting for certificated staff members of the Kent School District. An automated system is used to arrange assignments in advance. However, early morning phone calls may occur between 6:00 am and 8:00 am if necessary. The guest teacher provides instruction to students (as directed by the instructor’s lesson plans) including assessment, instruction, and evaluation of students in the absence of the regular teacher. Guest teachers may also be asked to provide class coverage on an as needed basis.

  • Emergency Substitute Certificates are now being accepted**

The Essential Duties Of a Guest Teacher Are

  • Provide instruction as assigned in the absence of the regular instructor
  • Maintain order in the classroom and in the building
  • Interact with students and maintain a cordial and cooperative working relationship with colleagues, parents, administrators, and other district staff
  • Provide guidance to students that will promote their educational development
  • Maintain adequate and careful records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
  • Interact positively with students, colleagues, parents, and patrons of the school district
  • Provide for the care of school property and appropriate use of supplies, equipment, and utilities
  • Assume responsibility for co-curricular and other duties beyond regular classroom activities as determined by the principal and agreed upon by the permanent teacher
  • Follow teacher’s lesson plans and provide documentation as to the progress achieved during the substitute assignment
  • Keep abreast of developments and improved techniques in education and adopt those which will contribute to the improvement of student performance
  • Provide guidance to students that promote good citizenship

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree Valid
  • Washington State Teaching Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of classroom instruction and presentation techniques in a diverse, multicultural environment
  • nowledge of the assigned curriculum
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize data
  • Ability to produce accurate records and reports
  • Ability to make independent decisions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to adapt instruction and practice for all students in a classroom
  • Ability to learn and operate a variety of software programs
  • Ability to organize and coordinate workload
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters

Please note: To be a guest teacher, we MUST have OFFICIAL transcripts of your BA/BS transcripts on file. You can send this to us via email at subservices@kent.k12.wa.us.

About Kent School District

Mission: Our mission explains our fundamental purpose as an organization. Kent School District’s mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Vision: Our vision captures the future we seek to create for our students. Kent School District’s vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.

Values: Our core values drive our culture and answer the question, “How do we want to act, consistent with our mission, along the path toward achieving our vision?” Specific values are at the heart of our culture because they are levers that drive us towards achieving shared vision. Throughout this plan, three core values are prioritized:

Equity: Student equity is ensuring that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.

Excellence: As a system and individuals, we strive for excellence through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence.

Community: Partnership with our community prioritizes proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.

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