As of January 13, 2022, individuals age 18 and over with a high school diploma (GED diploma/certificates are not eligible) are eligile to serve as a substitute teacher in the state of Kansas.

NOTE: E-mail addresses are necessary for your references.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Must hold a current Kansas Certified Teacher License,OR Standard Substitute License OR Emergency Substitute Teacher License. 

[If age 18 or over with a high school diploma, the candidate must hold a Temporary Emergency Authorized License (TEAL) obtained through the Kansas State Department of Education, must have a verified employment commitment from Topeka Public Schools, must be fingerprinted and pass a background check, and must submit a completed application to KSDE with the emergency substitute teacher license. These requirements are effective from January 13, 2022 through June 1, 2022.]

•Applicants must meet the Kansas State Department of Education certification requirements.
•Knowledge and skills in proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation, and basic math; methodologies, techniques and practices used to address the educational and emotional needs of regular program and special education students.
•Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Ability to implement lesson plans left by the classroom teacher while ensuring the integrity of academic time in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
•Ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students; ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgment.
•Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and district policies. Ability to apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behaviors; ability to display problem solving cooperative negotiating skills and conflict resolution strategies.
•Maintain and respect confidentiality of student, school personnel, and parent information.
•Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
•Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
•Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district policies and/or practices.

Assignments may be on a day-to-day basis or long term. Substitute teachers in a long-term position may be required to prepare lesson plans and do other related work as required. This is an on-call, as needed, 9-month position with NO benefits. USD 501 applications required.