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Substitute Specialist

Maricopa Unified School District #20
Maricopa, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

POSITION: Substitute Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt Classified Compensation 12-Month Work Calendar


GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
To secure, train and support substitute placements for absent certified and when appropriate classified staff.


REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources


PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

  • Receives calls, either in person or through Frontline, from absent staff members.
  • Calls and verifies substitutes for absent staff.
  • Make school assignments as needed.
  • Verifies employment of substitutes.
  • Conducts reference and background checks on substitute applicants.
  • Verifies employee absences.
  • Advises payroll services of required leave transactions and maintains substitute records.
  • Develops programs for substitute recruitment.
  • Provides orientation for new substitutes.
  • Assist other Human Resources staff with general tasks as assigned including: benefits, application processing, reference/background checks, and additional clerical duties
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:


  • Knowledge of recruitment practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of Arizona certification requirements
  • Knowledge of effective classroom strategies for substitute placements
  • Knowledge of district temporary employment policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.

  • Skill in recruiting temporary employees.
  • Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
  • Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED and one (1) year clerical or recruiting work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skill. Degree in Education or related field preferred. Bilingual preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.


REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
AZ Teaching or Substitute Certificate preferred


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:


Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100


Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100


Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org

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