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Form of workThe 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
Attention those seeking Emergency Substitute Certification: West Valley School District Requires a recommendation for a current West Valley building principal in order to start the process.
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 + $50.00 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
