Substitute Teacher

Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $33k - $38k Per Year Substitute Teacher Smithville School District

Occupation:

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Location:

Smithville, MO - 64089 Positions available: 1 Job #: 5269188

Source:

Smithville School District

Posted:

02/26/2026

Web Site:

www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) 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. Substitute Teacher/Support Staff - $135.00/Day Retired Teacher Substitute - $141.00/Day •

Special Incentive:

Earn an additional $20.00/Day if you work more than 5 full days in a 2-Week Pay Period 2025-26 SUBSTITUTE

ON-BOARDING DATES

• Tuesday, March 10th - 9:00am - 11:30am Smithhville School District is currently accepting applications for substitutes for teachers and instructional assistants for the 2025-2026 School Year. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires that substitutes have completed 36 college credit hours and must provide original transcripts from your college to DESE in Jefferson City. Instructions for transcripts and applying for a required substitute certification through DESE can be found on their website at dese.mo.gov. Substitute Teachers Information Link for State of Missouri All Substitutes must also clear a Missouri Highway Patrol background clearance check and be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry. Instructions for the fingerprinting appointments and the Family Care Safety Registry can be found on our website under the Careers section in the Substitute Packet. As a Substitute in our district, you will have access to Wagestream, which provides flexible access to your pay, as you earn it. Summary Substitutes are responsible for supervising students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities An individual who holds this position is required to: 1. Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students. 2. Implement effective lessons in the absences of the regular instructor. 3. Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning. 4. Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times. 5. Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm, and tornado warning procedures. 6. Review notes for the day, take attendance, lunch count and follow the lesson plans of the teacher. 7. Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 8. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment. 9. Remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher. 10. Leave detailed notes for the teacher on any issues experienced during the day. 11. Other duties as assigned by the Principal. 12. Adhere to all the policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district. Supervisory Duties None Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications Education 36 college credits from an accredited college/university Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate Skills and Abilities Language An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance. 2. Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents. 3. Present information effectively and respond to questions. 4. Write clear and complete lesson plans. Computation An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. 2. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Solve a variety of problems in many different situations. 2. Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. 3. Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting the subject matter to students. Other Skills and Abilities An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Identify the needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly. 2. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents. 3. Per Visit the Employer site for more details