If you’re interested in a flexible position with an opportunity to work with kids, consider applying for a substitute position. We pride ourselves on our positive, welcoming workplace environment and would love you to join our team! Working as a substitute offers optimal hours for parents, grandparents, college students or anyone interested in a job with flexibility. There are a wide variety of opportunities and we offer competitive pay for all positions.
Open Positions
We are looking for substitute support for: certificated teachers, paraeducators, food service workers, bus drivers, maintenance staff and student monitors. View open positions in FastTrack.
Minimum requirements:
- Certificated Teacher: Bachelor’s Degree, Teaching Certificate (substitute teachers earn $175 per day)
- Paraeducator: AA Degree or Paraeducator Certification
- Food Service Worker: Food Handlers Permit
- Bus Driver: Class B CDL
- Maintenance Team: No certifications are required
- Student Monitor: No certifications are required
How to Apply
We use Skyward FastTrack program for online applications. To be considered for employment you must complete an online application and submit the required materials as listed in the job description.
You may use the “Search Current Job Openings” option to view a listing of current job openings. Select “View Details of Highlighted Position” for detailed information about the position and to learn about specific application requirements.
Hired substitutes must have satisfactory results of a Washington State Patrol/FBI fingerprint background check.
Substitute Forms
- Form I-9 (expires 7/31/26)
- Authorization Agreement for Electronic Deposit
- Form W-4 (2024)
- Fingerprint Instruction Sheet OSPI
- Washington State Patrol Background Check for MSD
- Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release Form
Emergency Substitute Teacher
If you are interested in education and would consider subbing as a classroom teacher, but do not have a teaching certificate, you can apply to be an emergency substitute teacher. Interested candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, experience working with children and a willingness to work on an on-call basis. Please contact Julie Dodd in Human Resources to learn more, jdodd@meridian.wednet.edu or 360-318-2152.
Contact
Julie Dodd
Human Resources Director
360-318-2152