**OPEN TO STUDENT TEACHER-SUBSTITUTES ONLY**

 

POSITION TITLE: Student Teacher-Substitutes

LOCATION: District

DATE POSTED: 10/29/2025

JOB NUMBER: 250-26-10

HOURLY RATE: $25.00 HR

 

BENEFITS: Washington State Sick Leave Law: One (1) hour of sick leave for every Forty (40) hours worked.     

 

Student Teacher-Substitute Applicants:

On Human Resources recommendation, a student teacher may apply for one of the following certificates for the use in Sunnyside School District:

 

An Intern Substitute Certificate permits a student teacher to serve as a substitute for their Master Teacher-Only when approval has been granted by the college advisor.  The advisor's approval will specify any University imposed restrictions, such as a maximum number of days permitted, etc.  Upon successful completion of student teaching, the student teacher will not be eligible to accept general substitute teaching assignments due to the limited certificate.

 

An Emergency Substitute Certificate permits a student teacher to serve as a substitute for their Master Teacher-Only when approval has been granted by the college advisor.  The advisor's approval will specify any University imposed restrictions, such as a maximum number of days permitted, etc.  Upon successful completion of student teaching, the student teacher becomes eligible to accept general substitute teaching assignments.

 

*Requirements:  

You may expect the following costs if selected (Approximate Fees):

Fingerprinting:

In order to be issued an Intern Substitute/Emergency Substitute Certificate, you must have cleared fingerprint results from the Washington State Patrol and the FBI.

 

 

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

PURPOSE STATEMENT: 

Student Teacher-Intern Substitute/Student Teacher-Emergency Substitutes are on a on call/as needed substitute basis. This position will perform related duties of a teacher to provide continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the master teacher.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Manage classroom and provide instruction according to lesson plans as prepared by the classroom teacher.
  2. Provide classroom environment which promotes active learning.
  3. Assist the teacher with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, lunchroom duty, recess, etc.
  4. Work with students to help reinforce learning objectives.
  5. Adhere to all Sunnyside Schools board policies and procedures.
  6. Use appropriate judgment to act in the best interest of students at all times.
  7. Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  1. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
  2. Observe and utilize reasonable and professional medical/safety precautions to include positioning children in a safe and secure manner. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The daily work is normally performed in a classroom setting and is performed primarily indoors with some requirements for outdoor supervision and activities.  The individual is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch.  There is occasionally reaching, lifting, and carrying of up to 20 pounds. 

  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Licenses/Special Requirements:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  On Call/As Needed

  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  Reports to the Building Administrator(s).