The Wauwatosa School District seeks Long-term Substitute Special Education Teacher for Underwood Elementary School. Underwood serves approximately 276 students. The Long-term Substitute Teacher fills in for regular teachers, continuing the educational program for students.
Position Summary:Long-term Substitute Teacher Special Education
Tentative Dates: September 14, 2026 - December 1, 2026
Pay Rate: Prorated from $190 per day
Employer: Edustaff
WSD partners with Edustaff to manage substitute staffing. Once a hiring administrator recommends a candidate for hire, the candidate will be connected with Edustaff to complete their onboarding process. This process includes various supports and resources tailored for substitute employees. We have worked to customize onboarding activities to efficiently and effectively meet our shared needs and will assist the recommended candidate through this process.
REQUIRED:
Relevant certification through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (Teaching Certification)
Strong content knowledge, with the ability to teach high school students
Ability to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms
Experience working with children (preferred)
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form
Ability to work independently
Essential Job Functions:
Follows lesson plan left by the teacher for whom he/she is substituting
Maintains classroom environment conducive to effective learning
Maintains a safe environment, taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, colleagues, visitors, materials, equipment, and facilities.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding students and staff
Supervises students inside and outside the classroom
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and recess periods
Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments
Holds expectations for high performance of self and students
Performs various clerical functions (e.g., taking attendance)
Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities
Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
Complies with the following requirement: The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District