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Benefit Information:
-Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). School Employees |Washington State Health Care Authority
-Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems
-The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts. The district will determine if the employee is eligible for SEBB benefits based on eligibility in WAC 182-31-040 and the employee's specific employment circumstances.
-Benefits Include: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, as well as paid sick leave for months that are eligible.

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TITLE: Substitute Teacher BUILDING/DEPARTMENT: District Wide
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator or Designee BARGAINING UNIT: N/A
POSITION SUMMARY
The position of a Substitute Teacher is to provide continuity of the learning environment in the absence
of a regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher will present the lesson prepared by the teacher
or provide alternative instruction in the rare event that lesson plans are not available. Substitute
Teachers are expected to maintain a level of classroom control that allows students to learn.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties
listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Perform such classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as may be
assigned from the regular teacher or by the Principal or designee.
● Integrate a variety of instructional strategies.
● Motivate students by making lessons interesting and challenging.
● Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly.
● Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.
● Work collaboratively with other teachers in the school, seeking their assistance when necessary.
● Enlist the assistance of counselors, administration, and other support personnel where
appropriate.
● Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.
● Discipline students in a firm and controlled manner consistent with school and district policies.
● Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
● Develops rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
● Bachelors’ degree required
EXPERIENCE
● Experience working as a substitute teacher preferred, but not required
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE
AND EQUITY:
● Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to
learn about the cultural identity of others.
● Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and
equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
● Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group
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cultural heritage.
CLEARANCES/CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
● Current fingerprints on file with OSPI with results satisfactory to the district
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
● Current Washington State Teacher’s certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 regularly required to sit. The employee
frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly
works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee
must deal with angry and upset students, parents, and community members. The employee must
adjust to frequent interruptions in their work schedule.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include,
and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. This job description is subject to
change at any time with or without notice.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Updated: March 2026
Fife School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age,
veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and
provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle
questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Lillie Torres Executive Director of Human Resources; [email protected] ;
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Rachel Dickson, Director of Student Services, [email protected] .
Address: Fife Public Schools: 1720 Oak Street, Milton, WA 98354
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