Short-Term Substitute Teacher (MSSD)

Overview

• Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.
• Job
• Title:
• Short-Term
• Substitute
• Teacher (MSSD)
• Worker
• Type:
• Fixed
• Term (Fixed
• Term)
• Pay
• Type:
• Hourly
• Exempt
• Status:
• No
• Supervisory
• Organization (Department):
• Humanities
• Instructional
• Support -
• JM
• Summary: A Short-Term Substitute Teacher is a temporary position, covering classes for teachers who are absent – implementing lesson plans for the day; Demonstrating good classroom/behavior management skills in order to maintain a safe learning environment; Adhering to school policies and procedures; Communicating with school personnel as needed.

Job Description

Qualifications: Minimum two years of college/university coursework Experience working with children in an educational setting or child care/camp setting Knowledge and understanding of child development and/or adolescent needs Ability to provide/implement appropriate instructional activities for secondary school students Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language required Application Information: Up-to-date Resume Employment Information: Employment Dates: August 10, 2026 – December 18, 2026 All employees hired must undergo and pay for a background investigation if selected for the job and must be cleared before starting first day on the job. Current fee for the investigation can range from $35.50 to $135 depending on your location. Background Check and SARP must be in good standing Compensation: $20.50 per hour Hours: Full Day – 8:15am - 3:45pm, Monday through Friday (subject to change according to MSSD Programs) Deadline: Until Filled This is a temporary, full-time position, lasting until December 18, 2026, or until the position is filled permanently. Other Important Information: The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University. Current Employees (Regular Status and Extended Temporary) Please use the link below or the "Find Jobs" report directly within Workday. https://www.myworkday.com/gallaudet/d/inst/1$9925/9925$2463.htmld Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Please apply directly within Workday using the "Find jobs" report. Gallaudet University is a world-class institution with a rich history of transformation and impact. For more than 150 years, Gallaudet has been the political, social, and economic engine of the signing community.