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Substitute Teacher

Maricopa Unified School District
Maricopa, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026 CLOSED ON 6/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Maricopa Unified School District?

Position Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: School Site Principal

Classification: Pay based on Board-approved Substitute Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment: Assignments made at District’s Direction

Principal And Essential Functions

  • The ability to follow lesson plans, left by the permanent teacher.
  • Teaching capabilities in assigned subject area(s).
  • Excellent communications skills.
  • The ability to address the various learning styles of students.
  • The ability to implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social behavior based on a student's prior knowledge and experience.
  • The ability to effectively contribute to and manage an individual program plan for students with special needs.
  • The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students.
  • The ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgments
  • The ability to apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior.
  • The ability to display problem solving, cooperative negotiating skills and conflict resolution strategies.
  • The ability to use classroom instructional time appropriately and wisely
  • Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District.
  • Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
  • Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
  • Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the

Principal

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

  • Must be prompt and reliable
  • May be asked to perform duties typically for school settings including: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas.
  • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to 40 pounds may be required.
  • Other physical activities may be required.
  • Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary.
  • Must be appropriately dressed for assignment
  • Must be able to work independently without continuous supervision.
  • Must be able to perform teaching tasks with reasonable accommodation(s)

Qualifications

  • Required – Arizona Department of Education Substitute, Teaching or Administrative Certificate
  • Required – Attend One-Day District Orientation
  • Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

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 Boy Scouts 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 Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

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