Substitute Teacher

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, AZ

**THIS IS A TEMPORARY/ON-CALL**

Primary Job Functions
Primary functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.Essential Components of the Job
In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons or to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

  • Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
  • Implements the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
  • Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
  • Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
  • Serves as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance.
  • Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
  • Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.
  • Understands procedures for referring students with disciplinary problems.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Some teaching/instructional experience preferred. Must have a current AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, Arizona Department of Education Substitute Teacher Certificate and/or valid Teaching Certificate. Some teaching/instructional experience preferred. Must have a current AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, Arizona Department of Education Substitute Teacher Certificate and/or valid Teaching Certificate.

Pay Rate: Daily rate of pay:
  • 1st Year Substitutes with a Substitute Teacher Certification only, $125/day
  • Experienced Substitutes with Substitute Teacher Certifications only, $130/day
  • Substitutes with Full Arizona Teaching Certification, $140/day
Incentives:
  • For every 30 days worked, Substitute Teachers will receive an additional day of pay at their regular pay rate.
  • Long-term substitutes will earn an additional $15/day after their 20th day.

Driving Requirement:
This job description does not require the incumbent to drive; however, any employee who chooses or is asked to drive an SRPMIC vehicle for work related community business must receive authorization to do so. For clarification, work related community business includes driving to and from SRPMIC government sites and buildings.

Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check. Employee is Subject to Random Drug Testing and completion of a Background Check every five (5) years.
Employment preference is given in the following order: 1) Qualified Community Member 2) Qualified Native American, and 3) Other Qualified Applicant.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.


In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.


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