Substitute Teachers for 2026-27

Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) is now taking applications for Substitute Teachers. Substitute teachers are on a call list and may have little notice on days they are needed to work. We have openings at all levels (elementary, middle, and high) and in all discipline areas.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follows lesson plans left by 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 classroom
• Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and recess periods
• Holds expectations for high performance of self and students
• Performs various clerical functions (ie. taking attendance)
• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, up to six hours in an eight-hour day
• Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to ten pounds without assistance in an indoor setting
• Ability to reach in all directions and bend/stoop to store and retrieve files
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
• Ability to move throughout the building
• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment such as fax machine, copier, etc.
• Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone
• Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm
• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy

Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain a teacher license or substitute teacher license through Wisconsin DPI
• Experience working with children (preferred)
• Ability to work independently

For questions about subbing, please contact Casey Hanson @ casey.hanson@mapsedu.org