2026-2027 Substitute Teacher - For Current TUSD Student Teachers **ONLY**

Job summary

Provide planned instruction, assess students’ academic and social progress, maintain records, and communicate with parents and staff. Manage a productive classroom environment and participate in student supervision, school activities, curriculum development, and community-school relations.

Job details

Job Description / Essential Elements CLASSROOM TEACHER ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP Directly responsible to school principal or designee. Major Duties And Responsibilities Provide planned instruction in each subject assigned to teach. Follow course of study specified in state law and school district regulations. Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum growth for each student. Select and use appropriate materials available in the district for students and subjects assigned. Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and communicate with parents and staff on the individual pupil’s progress. Identify pupil needs and consult with other professional staff records, in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavioral, and learning problems. Maintain basic student records as required. Attend and participate in faculty meetings. Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities. Maintain professional relationships with students, with colleagues, and between school and home. Responsibilities For Management Of Learning Environment And Control Establish a standard of classroom control that allows effective learning to take place. Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control. Encourage an atmosphere that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth. Responsibilities For Other Duties Share equally, insofar as possible, in the supervision of pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day. Share equally, insofar as possible, in faculty responsibilities during the working day. Share in the supervision and/or sponsorship of student activities in terms of teacher interests and school needs. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level. Perform business services as required. Participate in community-school relations. Requirements / Qualifications **Bachelor's degree required** Each item listed below MUST be submitted as attachments to the EDJOIN application: Prior written approval from the Master Teacher with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). Prior written approval from the School Principal with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). Prior written approval from the University Supervisor with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). These documents will serve as your letters of recommendation and approval to work as a substitute teacher during your student teaching assignment, or upon completion of your student teaching assignment. The Following Attachments Are Required For Consideration Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official) Letter of Introduction (Original Ink Signature Required (NO e-signatures accepted).) Other (Please provide one letter of approval from each of the following: your Master Teacher, your School Principal, and your University Supervisor, all with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). ) Resume Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable)) Comments And Other Information It is the student teacher’s responsibility to confirm with their University Supervisor whether their program permits substitute teaching, including any stipulations or limitations. The student teacher must also adhere to all guidelines established by their university.

What you’ll do

Provide planned instruction, assess students’ academic and social progress, maintain records, and communicate with parents and staff. Manage a productive classroom environment and participate in student supervision, school activities, curriculum development, and community-school relations.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with approval letters bearing original ink signatures from the Master Teacher, School Principal, and University Supervisor. Applicants must submit a transcript, signed letter of introduction, resume, and Basic Skills Requirement evidence; student teachers must also confirm that substitute teaching is permitted by their university program.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Classroom Instruction
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Student Assessment
• Recordkeeping
• Student Support
• Behavioral Support
• Parent Communication
• Collaboration
• Curriculum Development
• Student Supervision
• Professional Development
• Community Relations

Job areas

• Education

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