Full Job Description
Rate of Pay: $125 per full day and $62.50 per half day. Former USD 437 teachers will receive $130 per day and $65 per half day.
Approximate Hours: Elementary 8:00-4:00 | Secondary 7:30-3:30
Employment-Process Information: All substitute teachers must have a completed employment file in order to start working in the Auburn-Washburn School District. Each file must contain:
Cleared Background Checks – Criminal and Child Abuse & Neglect Registry *paid for by the district
Certification of Health - Negative TB test & Signed Statement of Satisfactory Health
STEDI Training (mandatory for ESUB holders who haven't completed a teacher-prep program from an accredited university) *paid for by the district
Completed employment paperwork
Copy of KSDE Teaching License (Professional/Initial, Standard Substitute, or Emergency Substitute)
Qualifications/Certificates/Licenses - This process is handled exclusively through KSDE and not the district.
Emergency Substitute License (60+ College Credits)
Modified Emergency Sub License (-60 College Credits)
Standard Substitute License (completed teaching program)
Professional/Initial Teaching License
*KSDE requires fingerprints (either ink or Live Scan) and $57 payment for first-time license applicants or expired licenses. This is in addition to their application fee.
Additional Information
Auburn-Washburn USD 437 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The district expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics and complies with all federal, state, and local laws.
The Auburn-Washburn School District is made up of 128 square miles of sub-urban and rural areas in southwest Topeka and Shawnee County. Our staff members are committed to inspiring, challenging, and preparing every child, every day. This dedication to excellence has made us one of the highest performing school districts in Kansas and is driving our steady growth.
USD 437 is currently made up of 1 early childhood center, 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 alternative high school, and 2 alternative learning centers.
Our schools reflect the commitment to excellence evident in our community. Above all we want every student to succeed. If academic achievement is an indicator of success we are reaching our goal. We consistently rank among the leaders in a variety of test scores including the ACT and SAT as well as in National Merit Scholarships.
No one cares more about students than the staff in the Auburn-Washburn Schools. Almost half the faculty here hold a Masters Degree or higher. When it comes to staff earning awards for excellence, we lead the area. We have an aggressive staff development process and provide teachers with the resources they need in the classroom.
We know the value of small class sizes. The average size of elementary classes in Auburn-Washburn is 19 students. Our diverse classrooms include new students from 30 different states and 5 foreign countries each year.
