Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Teacher
Date Posted:
3/13/2026
Location:
JO Combs Unified School District Office
Date Available:
03/13/2026
J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at
[email protected].
About Us
J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.
Position: Substitute, Teacher
Salary Schedule/Day Rate (Subject to Change): Extra Duty Stipend Salary Schedule
Half Day $70, Full Day $140, Long-Term Pay $155 (starts on 11th consecutive day in same position)
Work Calendar: 10 months
Hours: Varies
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits: Not Eligible
Reports to: Principal
Why Work for Us
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You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
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As a substitute, you choose when and where you work based on open positions
About the Role
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
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Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
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Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
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Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
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Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
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Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
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Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
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Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
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Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
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Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
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Other duties as assigned by the Principal or the District Office
What You Need
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Must possess and maintain valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
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Valid Arizona teaching certification. To obtain a substitute teaching certificate, you must have, at least, a Bachelor's degree
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to move about the classroom and campus and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms, bend stoop, kneel and crouch and occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Duties may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
How to Apply
Apply Online
Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider employment history, related experience, and education for the position in which you applied.
If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education towards your salary. (Substitute positions are paid at the base rate for the position.) Related experience and education not submitted at the time of a job offer will not be considered in the future for this position.
Please ensure your application is fully completed and each work history record includes the information below. Please note: If you were employed by the same employer and had different job positions or different full-time or part-time status, each change should be included as a new position.
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Employer's name and address
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Job Title
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Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
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Start and end dates (month and year)
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Full-time or part-time status (Full-time status is 30 or more hours per week and part-time status is less than 30 hours per week.) Substitute positions receive part-time credit.
Additional Information:
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Please attach a copy of your transcripts or diploma's
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Please attach a copy of your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, if you already have it
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Please attach other required documents specific for this position
Notice of Non-Discrimination:
J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.
J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Director Atlético 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-882-3540 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-987-5300.
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