Portland Public Schools

Position Details

JOB TITLE

Substitute Educator

CLASSIFICATION

Temporary, on-call

Attention PPS Student Teachers for the 2025–2026 school year: The Teacher Candidate Placement Coordinator will be in touch with details about exciting substitute opportunities designed specifically for you; therefore you don’t need to apply to this position.

This applicant pool is reviewed based on district needs. As such, we are unable to provide a specific timeline for application review. If a need arises, we will assess applications at that time. If you are seeking immediate opportunities, we encourage you to review and apply for the Substitute Paraeducator or Substitute Administrative Assistant positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one school year semester of past teaching experience (Classroom Teacher, Paraeducators, Student Teaching, or Educational Assistant) in a K-12 classroom.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Unofficial Transcripts of your highest completed degree must be uploaded to your application for consideration.
• If selected for hire, candidates will be responsible for applying and paying the non-reimbursed fees for the Restricted Substitute License through TSPC (ranging from $180-$285). Further details provided upon job offer. Please do not apply for licensure until a job offer from PPS has been extended.
• If any of the following apply to you, please review job posting 28501:
  • Currently or Previously held an unrestricted teaching license from TSPC
  • Currently hold a non-provisional teaching license in another state
  • PPS is unable to sponsor individuals for a Restricted Substitute license if they have held an unrestricted (non-provisional) license in Oregon or currently hold one in another state.

POSITION SUMMARY

Substitute Educators are valued members of the Portland Public Schools community who play an integral role in supporting the students and school communities of Portland Public Schools. Working as a Substitute Educator with Portland Public Schools requires a high level of flexibility and adaptability. Substitute Educators are eligible to work throughout the district in any school, any subject, and any grade level working a flexible schedule on an as-needed basis, with the ability to assign themselves to jobs up to one month in advance.

Substitute Educators are responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and facilitating student learning in the absence of the regular educator. Substitute Educators perform under the supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor, and have the responsibility to continue the instructional program according to the directions left by the absent educator. Substitute Educators function in accordance with all PPS policies, rules, and regulations, and in accordance with the performance standards of the District.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Implement and deliver instructions left by the absent Classroom Educator while ensuring the integrity of academic time.
• Model and instruct students appropriately in citizenship and interpersonal relationships and responsibilities.
• Provide instruction, organization, and management in the classroom, which creates an environment conducive to learning.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with school, district, and state policies, procedures, and laws.
• Advocate, model, and implement Portland Public Schools Racial Educational Equity policy.
• Confer with the principal or designated supervisor concerning the completion of any reports that may be necessary including but not limited to student attendance and performance.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to the absent educator as well as students, colleagues, and caregivers regarding student progress and needs as needed.
• Supervise classified employees who are assigned to assist the absent teacher, classroom, or designated students.
• Display judgment that supports professional standards of conduct at all times.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

PAY RATE

Substitute Educators are paid based upon half days and full days. The full day rate is $266.14, and the half day rate is $133.07.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, please include the following in your application:

A. a copy of your active TSPC license

B. or transcripts for your highest completed degree.

Due to the high volume of applicants for this position, we appreciate your patience and kindly request that you allow ample time to review all applications thoroughly.

Once reviewed, Human Resources will contact all candidates via email. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. PPS is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability or perceived disability; or military service. Portland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.