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St. Joseph School District

Full Time Substitute Teacher

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A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.

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First Job Previous Job 420 of 10,000 More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $29k
  • $38k Per Year Full Time Substitute Teacher St.
Joseph School District
Occupation:
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Location:
Saint Joseph, MO
  • 64501
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
08/25/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
St. Joseph School District
Web Site:
www.sjsd.k12.mo.us Job #: 1875 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Qualifications:
Required:
Must possess a substitute or teaching certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Individuals will be required to have one of the following to obtain a
Substitute Certificate:
  • High School Diploma, or high school transcripts, or proof of GED
  • Associates Degree or higher (need official transcripts for file)
  • 36 college credit hours (need official transcripts for file)
  • Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program
Preferred:
Previous experience.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Salary Schedule:
Per-Approved Educational Support Salary Schedule
Direct Report:
Building Principal
Terms of Employment:
9 Month (174 day) Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor approval
Purpose:
To enable each child to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
  • Essential Job Functions:
  • Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
  • To "telework" when requested by the District.
  • Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
  • Review with the principal, department head, team leader, or building secretary all plans, and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
  • Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
  • Teaches the lesson as planned by the classroom teacher.
  • Consults as appropriate with the building principal, department head, or team leader before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified by the absent classroom teacher.
  • Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in the class and during lunch and recess periods.
  • Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
  • Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
  • Other duties assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct:
District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful. Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email. EOE