Summary of Substitutes

San Juan Island School District is looking for energetic and motivated substitute staff to support all Classified positions; Para Educators, Bus Drivers, Custodial, Kitchen and Clerical staff. The best candidates for substitute positions are flexible and have experience within the given area.

What Does a Substitute Do?

Classified Substitutes provide critical backup to school district services when regular staff are unable to work due to illness or other personal situations. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Be punctual.
• Follow supervisor's instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Interact with all students and staff with professionalism, kindness and respect.
• Adhere to all District Policies and the Washington State Code of Professional Conduct.

Essential Skills and Qualfications

• Strong command of English language.
• Flexible, friendly and good at establishing quick rapport with students, while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
• Ability to set the proper tone from the beginning for effective classroom management.
• Substitute Bus Drivers must possess CDL with school bus endorsement.

Other Requirements

• Criminal background check clearance, mandatory. Must pay non-refundable fingerprinting fees: OSPI $50.00 plus San Juan County Sheriff's Office fee $15.00.
• Complete mandatory online professional development courses via SafeSchools within 30 days of hire, and annually.