What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26/27 SY SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (WA STATE CERT) position at Puyallup School District?
Substitute - Certificated
7/14/2026
District Wide
UPON HIRE
05/29/2027
**Current PSD Employees: Please email our team at SubServices@puyallupsd.org instead of submitting an application.**
Puyallup School District is seeking qualified educator applicants with skills, abilities, and willingness to provide instructional teaching support to our district's schools/departments and to provide coverage for absent teachers throughout the school district.
Position Hours/Days: At-Will/On-call, based on the 2026-27 SY Calendar
Position Rate of Pay:
- Full Day Rate (Greater than 3.75 hrs) = $201.57
- Half Day Rate (Less than 3.75 hrs) = $100.78
Essential Functions:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or University (Verifiable per unofficial Transcripts) - Documentation MUST be uploaded
- Official transcripts with legend will be required upon hire.
- Current Washington State Teaching Certificate - Documentation MUST be uploaded
- Experience working with children in an instructional capacity
- Successful substitute teaching experience and effective work with school age students preferred.
- Ability and desire to work on a constant basis * minimum requirement 4 times a month
Clearances:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Other Information:
- Applicants who DO NOT currently hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate but meet all other requirements may consider applying for the Emergency Substitute Teacher Position.
- This Substitute position is screened and hired by the Substitute Services Office ~ SubServices@puyallupsd.org
- Selected Applicants will be contacted by Human Resources and will be required to complete the Substitute Onboarding Process, which includes;
- Onboarding Paperwork
- Official College Transcripts (BA Minimum) sent directly from the college/university
- Substitute Online Orientation
- Substitute Onboarding Appointment (Includes scanning of fingerprints)
Questions? Contact Human Resources ~ Personnel@puyallupsd.org
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