Job Description

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (CERTIFICATED)

Important Information for Applicants: This posting is for substitute opportunities during the 2026-2027 school year. Selected candidates may begin the onboarding process during summer 2026. Orientation and onboarding information will be communicated directly to applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process.

JOIN OUR TEAM

At Snohomish School District, our people = our strength. We're looking for skilled, student-focused substitute teachers to support schools across the district.

We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Your work will directly support student success.

POSITION SUMMARY

Substitute teachers work on an as-needed basis during the school year to fill in for classroom teachers in a variety of grade levels and content areas.

Assignments vary by school and student need. To stay active in the sub pool, accepting two jobs per month is generally expected. If availability is limited, please keep us in the loop.

Job Descriptions

See the attached file for the certificated substitute teacher job description for an overview of responsibilities and expectations.

Note: Substitute teachers are not required to hold CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

This position is for individuals who are available and willing to accept substitute teaching assignments, often on short notice.

PAY RATES

Certificated substitute pay rates are established by the 2024-2026 Snohomish Education Association (SEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement and the associated Memorandum of Agreement. SEA is currently engaged in negotiations for the 2026-2027 agreement. Updated pay rates will be posted once a new agreement has been finalized.

• Daily Rate: $215.00
• Long-Term (21-44 consecutive days): $230.00
• Extended Long-Term (45+ consecutive days): $260.00

Long-term rates apply only to assignments where the substitute is endorsed in the subject/grade level to meet certification requirements.

SCHEDULE

This is an on-call, as-needed position. Assignment times and shift lengths vary by school and role.

• Full-day assignments: Typically 7.5 hours
• Half-day assignments: Typically 3.75 hours
• Some assignments may be shorter than a full day if the teacher's position is less than 1.0 FTE.
• Fridays are shortened district-wide due to Professional Growth Fridays (PGF). Most Friday schedules are approximately 2 hours shorter than Monday-Thursday.

Example schedules (start and end times may vary slightly by school):

• Elementary: ~8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Mon-Thurs); ~8:00 AM - 1:30 PM (Fri)
• Middle/High School: ~7:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Mon-Thurs); ~7:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Fri)

Actual hours for each job will be listed in Frontline when assignments are posted. You choose which jobs to accept based on your availability and may indicate preferences for schools, grade levels, or subject areas.

To be successful in this role, you should be available to accept same-day assignments between 5:00-7:00 AM.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible, you must:

• Hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate
• Be willing and available to accept assignments, including on short notice
• Meet the qualifications listed in the job description (see attached file)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at https://www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs. Only applications submitted through the Snohomish School District's Frontline system will be considered.

Applications will be reviewed once complete, including the return of all required confidential reference surveys (at least one must be from a recent supervisor).

Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by Human Resources via email to complete pre-employment paperwork and schedule orientation, which is a condition of employment.

Required Application Materials

To be considered for this role, your application must include:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Three (3) confidential reference surveys
• One must be from your most recent supervisor
• Additional past supervisors are preferred or at minimum someone who has observed you in a workplace, classroom, or volunteer setting
• No personal/family references

HIRING REQUIREMENTS

All offers of employment are contingent upon:

• Satisfactory feedback from reference checks
• A clear fingerprint-based criminal background check
• Satisfactory sexual misconduct clearance from any prior school district employers

QUESTIONS?

Email: human.resources@sno.wednet.edu

Phone: 360-563-7233

Note for current substitutes: If you are already an active substitute in the Snohomish School District, you do not need to reapply.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Snohomish 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 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator - Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; ADA Coordinator - Shantel Strandt, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7229, shantel.strandt@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7308, wendy.mcculloch@sno.wednet.edu; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator - Jennifer Harlan, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7375, jennifer.harlan@sno.wednet.edu.