The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of applicants to be considered for substitute work in the West Valley School District (Yakima).

Washington State Teaching Certificate/Substitute Certificate Required

If you would like to be placed in the pool, complete the application.

You will be contact when there is a need to add to our current list of substitutes working in the District.

Required New Hire Costs

• Fingerprints - $10 for printing + $45.25 processing through OSPI (WSP/FBI) This process may not be needed IF you have had fingerprints completed through OSPI within the last two (2) years.
• Drug Screen - $40 Cash/$41.50 Credit
• Other Certificated costs (if applicable)

Working Relationships

Work in partnership with both large and small groups of teachers and other professional staff. Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff. Team up with grade-level colleagues to plan lessons, analyze student data, and maintain a focus on continuous improvement. Cooperate with the building administrator in the observation and evaluation process. When working with instructional paraprofessionals, provide appropriate lesson plans and activity supervision. May deal with a wide range of student abilities and behaviors; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students.

Working Conditions

The daily work is performed in a classroom setting. The job incumbent is often required to stand or sit for prolonged periods, be exposed to a computer display terminal for prolonged periods, and meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines. May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; lift, move, and position students and equipment; supervise students, bus loading/unloading; attend to students’ personal hygiene; may be required to deal with distraught, angry, or hostile individuals; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to work in non-routine positions for extended periods.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assist in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard-free environment and in a clean atmosphere

Wage: $87.50 Half Day/$175 Full Day