Substitute Teacher (District Pool) - 26/27 SY
- Sunnyside Unified School District
- Tucson, Arizona
- Full Time
Substitute Teacher (District Pool) - 26/27 SY JobID: 7744
Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Teacher
Date Posted:
3/23/2026
Location:
Various
Date Available:
07/22/2026
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DEFINITION: On-call to provide instruction to students in accordance with established lesson plans. Administer directions to students and may prepare lesson plans, evaluate and monitor student's performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
TASKS:
Maintain the established routines and procedures
Uphold all District policies, rules and procedures
Follow the lesson plans provided by the absent Teacher and teach lessons as prepared
Plan, organize and display classroom materials appropriate to the curricular activities
Maximize the probability for success by clearly communicating expectations, adapting for individual learner needs, actively involving the students and providing a risk-free, safe environment
Observe behavior of children in the classroom and on the playground
Manage student's behavior
Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior and provide directions to students in emergency situations
Monitor and be knowledgeable of the activities of paraprofessionals and classroom volunteers
Provide feedback to the Teacher, including lessons completed, possible changes made in the plan and why and comments of student behavior
Utilize the District's substitute system to accept or decline substitute teaching assignments
Report to the accepted-assignment school's main office 30 minutes early to:
Sign in
Discuss any administrator directions (if needed)
Review lesson plans
Prepare for lessons
Review and understand the school discipline procedures
Become familiar with the building and school safety plan
Determine break times and planning periods
Determine with other Teachers would be available for assistance if needed
Long Term and Permanent Substitute placements; refer to Teacher job description for a list of responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge and understanding State and Federal activities standards.
Knowledge of developmental levels of school age children.
Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of various teaching techniques and methods.
Knowledge of classroom management methods.
Skill in applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
Skill in writing routine reports and correspondence.
Skill in effective written and oral communication.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill in basic math computations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or Substitute Certificate
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
K 12 Teaching experience
Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents in this class must be able to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment.
Hourly Rate: $20.00 x 7.5hours = $150.00