Substitute – Teacher, Paraprofessional, Noon Duty 2026-27

Substitute – Teacher, Paraprofessional, and Noon Duty
Lakeland Joint School District No. 272
2026 - 27 School Year

Lakeland Joint School District is accepting applications for Substitute's for the 2026-27 school year.

Benefits of Substituting with Lakeland:

• Choose the schools where you want to work
• Accept assignments that fit your schedule
• Work with students from kindergarten through 12th grade
• Remain active by accepting at least one assignment per month

Pay:

• $110 per full day
• $16.22 per hour when assigned to cover paraprofessional positions
• $14.85 per hour when assigned to cover noon duty positions
• $130 per full day for retired teachers
• $120 per full day for long-term substitute teacher assignments (after 11 days)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred
• Ability to work effectively with students in classroom, small group, and one-on-one settings
• Ability to follow lesson plans and directions provided by the classroom teacher, principal, and Guest Teacher Coordinator
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• Teaching certificate is encouraged but not required

Application Requirements:

• Completed District online application
• Resume
• Successful completion of an extensive background check, including:
  • Criminal history check

  • Reference checks

Questions:

Olivia Jones
Substitute Coordinator

[email protected]
(208) 687-0431 ext. 1121

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

For questions or ADA accommodation requests related to hiring practices, please contact the Office of the Superintendent.