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Substitute Hardin Public Schools District Wide - Hardin, Montana Job Details

Job ID:

5847837

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Aug 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following positions open for the 2026-27 school year: Substitute - District Wide Teacher, Assistant Cook, Custodian, Paraprofessional, Secretary

POSITION TITLE

Substitute

FACILITY

Affiliated Buildings-Crow Agency-Hardin

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

POSITION OVERVIEW

Substitute for Teachers A substitute teacher takes over a classroom when the regular teacher is absent. Core duties include following provided lesson plans, taking attendance, maintaining classroom discipline, supervising students in and out of the room, and leaving a progress report for the permanent teacher

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teacher

Instructional Delivery:

Executing lesson plans, enforcing curriculum guidelines, and adapting teaching methods to suit different student learning styles.

Classroom Management:

Maintaining a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment while monitoring behavior and de-escalating conflicts.

Supervision:

Overseeing students during non-classroom hours such as recess, lunch, and assemblies.

Administrative:

Tracking daily attendance, grading classwork (typically for long-term assignments), and reporting daily progress to the administration and returning teacher. Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION /

EXPERIENCE:

Valid Montana Teacher Certification preferred High school diploma, GED or equivalent minimum

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Exhibit qualities of leadership and organization ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with the public staff, students and school administration Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities Ability to be flexible Ability to effectively use technology in the instructional/learning process Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to handle stressful situations Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all District requirements and Board policies

POSITION OVERVIEW

Substitute for Classified Staff (Custodial, Paraprofessional, Secretary, Assistant Cook) A substitute in this position is responsible to follow the instructions provided by the supervisor of the position they are filling. The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are for full-time classified staff in the position and may vary depending on actual duties and building.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assistant Cook, Kitchen Assistant:

Prepare meals according to a planned menu and tested, uniform recipes, and determine if the finished product is of best quality, both in flavor and appearance before it is served Assist with serving food in the cafeterias Operate basic kitchen equipment used in quantity meal preparation Share responsibility with other staff to ensure that all equipment in the cafeteria/kitchen area is in safe, working condition and notify the appropriate authority when repairs are needed Report inferior quality of food to the appropriate authority Use computer scanner, count money, make change, and complete related reports Promote student satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an attractive manner Strive to make salad bars appetizing to encourage and increase student consumption of healthy fresh fruit and vegetables Cooperate and interact daily with people representing varied interests such as: Director and Assistant Director of School Nutrition, school administrators, teachers, classified staff members, students, community members, representatives of material and service providers, OPI officials, Food Service representatives from other schools Serve food within assigned schools in the District Follow the tenets of the district's HACCP plan. Report violation of non-compliance to Director or Assistant Director of School Nutrition Personally adhere to safe lifting practices, lock-out/tag-out, MSDS and similar safety regulations Assist with the daily cleaning/sanitizing of equipment in the kitchen and related areas Follow end of day lock up procedures; make sure all equipment is turned off Accept responsibility for assignments and new or additional duties, flexibility in all types of situations including new problems Assist in new kitchen employee training Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the kitchen and cafeteria Publicly represent the Food Service Department and Hardin Public Schools in a professional manner at all times Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned.

Custodian:

Sweep, mop, scrub, and wax floors Vacuum rugs and carpets Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork Clean restrooms, replenish supplies, and fill dispensers Wash windows, walls, sinks, and fountains Observe and report need for repairs and make minor repairs as time permits Secure building at end of shift May work in heights over 12' Pick up trash and litter, empty and clean trash and garbage receptacles Remove snow from walkways, steps Do emergency cleanup, resulting from vandalism, breakage, spillage, or illness Responsible for reporting unruly student activities, loitering, vandalism, or similar situations Perform routine nontechnical maintenance duties with the use of household hand tools Receive, store, and distribute supplies Keep tools and equipment clean and operational Maintain work related records and prepare various reports as directed Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned.

Paraprofessional:

Assist instructional personnel with development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity Assist in presentation of learning materials, instructional exercises, and testing in compliance with the student's IEP. Monitor and assist students through drill, practice, and study activities following presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel Assist in supervision of students in the classroom, on study trip activities, on the playground, and in bus duty as directed Listen to students read, read to students, explain words and meanings, rephrase materials, and provide similar learning examples Assist students, if needed, with their personal hygiene Perform general clerical duties for instructional personnel Assist in management and shaping of student behavior through use of positive reinforcement strategies Distribute and account for materials such as textbooks, supplies, and equipment; collect, assemble, catalog and distribute resource materials Assist in maintaining student discipline Assist in maintaining neat, orderly, and effective learning environment, including designing and displaying bulletin boards Assist in maintaining a variety of reports and records Assist in scoring tests; compute and record test scores and grades May assist in parent conferences if requested by instructional personnel Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned

Secretary:

Communicate with public, employing discretion and independent judgment, direct individuals to correct person and efficiently resolve their concerns Make and receive phone calls, take messages, route calls, respond appropriately to requests for information Handle assignment of substitutes for building employees; orientate new substitutes to building Process attendance records for building staff, substitutes, and students Prepare building staff timesheets for payroll clerk Order, process, and maintain office and staff materials and supplies Operate and maintain standard office equipment including computer, printer, copier, calculator/adding machine, typewriter Compile student data, class lists, bus lists, student meal list, other projects as necessary Maintain school records and files for building, principal, staff including a set of locked, confidential student files Type, prepare, distribute, files records/reports, memos, correspondence, monthly statements, mailings, etc. related to building, principal Process miscellaneous school communications and information material such as activities bulletins and notifications to parents of discipline problems Make and record deposits Distribute mail File and maintain records pertaining to various school funds Report any suspicious activity or unusual behavior Provide appropriate first aid as needed, administer medication according to policy and regulations, contact Parents when children become ill at school, evaluate emergencies, and determine when to call the nurse Coordinate and make special arrangements for events Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building principal Serve as confidential secretary to the building principal Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

for a

Substitute:

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

High School diploma, GED, Hi-Set or equivalent-minimum

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Knowledge of public education goals and objectives Ability to work effectively without close supervision Ability to understand and carryout oral and written directions and instructions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, building staff and school community Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to handle stressful situations Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and School Board policies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

(This can vary depending on the position subbing for) While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications. The physical demands and work-environment characteristics described within this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The information in the position description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the School District.

Position Type:

Variable

Salary:

$14.75 Per Hour