What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Long Term Substitute(s) position at TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1?
ELEMENTARY LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE(S)
TCSD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
CONTRACTED PERIODS THROUGHOUT THE 2026-2027 School Year
This position is not eligible for insurance, retirement, or paid time off benefits.
Reports To
Building administrator(s)
Position Description
Long term substitutes are needed for K-5 elementary schools. Long term substitutes will provide consistent, weekly sub coverage across K-5 schools, in all elementary grade levels. These positions will be allocated across all elementary schools including Colter Elementary, Wilson Elementary, Munger Mountain Elementary, Alta Elementary, Moran Elementary, and Kelly Elementary. Please see the included calendar as examples of scheduled dates for all school locations across the school year.
Essential Job Functions
The long term substitutes will work as a team of four substitutes to provide consistent sub coverage for a grade level teacher team in the morning while the teachers attend professional development and will provide sub coverage for another grade level teacher team in the afternoon.
Core Responsibilities Include
TCSD is seeking up to four long-term substitute teachers for each of the contract periods outlined below. Substitutes may choose to accept one, two, or all three contract periods based on their availability. If you accept a contract period, you must be available to work each day within that period.
Because substitute needs may change throughout the year, flexibility with assignments and schedules will be required. For example, if a teacher is absent or if staffing needs change, you may be reassigned to support a different classroom or grade level based on current district needs.
The anticipated schedule can be found here. Color blocks are associated with the contract periods outlined below.
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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit on the floor depending on the age of the children. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. 0 - 12 feet and on occasion up to 20 feet, such as boxes of books and equipment. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person, may need to lift arms to write on chalk or marking board and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch and reach 0 - 24 inches and up to 36 inches above the head. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material,the ability to adjust focus, and exposure to screen(s) via technology. Hearing ability to monitor activity and presence of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
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. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move from room to room to provide instruction and may have to maneuver in crowded hallways. Duties are typically performed indoors and occasionally outdoors, such as playground duty or when students are boarding or unloading buses. The employee may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. This position is typically performed in a hazard free, clean, and healthy environment.
Disclaimer
This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.
Notice Of Nondiscrimination
The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school's compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator), at the office of the School District , 307-733-2704, titleixcoordinator@tcsd.org or PO Box 568, 1235 Gregory Lane, Jackson, WY 83001.
TCSD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
CONTRACTED PERIODS THROUGHOUT THE 2026-2027 School Year
This position is not eligible for insurance, retirement, or paid time off benefits.
Reports To
Building administrator(s)
Position Description
Long term substitutes are needed for K-5 elementary schools. Long term substitutes will provide consistent, weekly sub coverage across K-5 schools, in all elementary grade levels. These positions will be allocated across all elementary schools including Colter Elementary, Wilson Elementary, Munger Mountain Elementary, Alta Elementary, Moran Elementary, and Kelly Elementary. Please see the included calendar as examples of scheduled dates for all school locations across the school year.
Essential Job Functions
The long term substitutes will work as a team of four substitutes to provide consistent sub coverage for a grade level teacher team in the morning while the teachers attend professional development and will provide sub coverage for another grade level teacher team in the afternoon.
Core Responsibilities Include
- Instructional Delivery: Execute pre-written lesson plans and deliver daily whole group, and small group instruction across K-5 grade levels and subjects.
- Classroom & Student Supervision: Maintain a safe, positive learning environment by managing student behavior and supervising students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and playgrounds.
- Flexibility & Coverage: Adapt to rotating assignments across various elementary schools and grade-level teams as needed for morning, afternoon, and duty coverage.
- Communication & Feedback: Communicate with the classroom teacher regarding student progress, learning tasks, and behavioral supports, and address immediate parent inquiries when necessary.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow school emergency protocols, enforce rules, and report any incidents, safety concerns, or policy violations to school administration.
- Attend District Substitute Orientation/Training.
- Complete online training tutorials as assigned.
- Complete safety and security certifications, "ALICE".
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, and staff members, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be reliable and of good moral character.
- Must meet a criminal background check.
- Flexibility with schedule changes based on substitute needs.
TCSD is seeking up to four long-term substitute teachers for each of the contract periods outlined below. Substitutes may choose to accept one, two, or all three contract periods based on their availability. If you accept a contract period, you must be available to work each day within that period.
Because substitute needs may change throughout the year, flexibility with assignments and schedules will be required. For example, if a teacher is absent or if staffing needs change, you may be reassigned to support a different classroom or grade level based on current district needs.
The anticipated schedule can be found here. Color blocks are associated with the contract periods outlined below.
- Contract Period One: September 15th, 2026 through November 19th, 2026, for a total of 33 days. *Working days are highlighted in Yellow. (Total contract would be $8,250.00)
- Contract Period Two: January 5th, 2027 through March 18th, 2027, for a total of 33 days. *Working days are highlighted in Blue. (Total contract would be $8,250.00)
- Contract Period Three: April 6th, 2027 through May 20th, 2027, for a total of 22 days. *Working days are highlighted in Red. (Total contract would be $5,500.00)
- Long Term Substitutes are paid at $250.00 per day and issued a contract.
- 2026-2027 Compensation Package can be found here.
- REQUIRED: Must hold a WY Substitute Teacher Permit issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (https://wyomingptsb.com/)
- A standard Teaching License is also acceptable with a K-6 Elementary Endorsement.
- Preferred experience with elementary age students.
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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit on the floor depending on the age of the children. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. 0 - 12 feet and on occasion up to 20 feet, such as boxes of books and equipment. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person, may need to lift arms to write on chalk or marking board and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch and reach 0 - 24 inches and up to 36 inches above the head. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material,the ability to adjust focus, and exposure to screen(s) via technology. Hearing ability to monitor activity and presence of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
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. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move from room to room to provide instruction and may have to maneuver in crowded hallways. Duties are typically performed indoors and occasionally outdoors, such as playground duty or when students are boarding or unloading buses. The employee may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. This position is typically performed in a hazard free, clean, and healthy environment.
Disclaimer
This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.
Notice Of Nondiscrimination
The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school's compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator), at the office of the School District , 307-733-2704, titleixcoordinator@tcsd.org or PO Box 568, 1235 Gregory Lane, Jackson, WY 83001.
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