Job Description:

Job ID: 4700 | Posted: 11/10/2026 | Position type: Substitute/Substitute Teacher | Location: Heritage Middle School | Term: approx. January 19, 2027 - May 27, 2027 | Schedule: A days, 10:42am-2:42pm | Pay: full daily rate $228.99

Position Title: Long-term Substitute - Music

Location: Heritage Middle School

Department: Curriculum & Instruction

Reports To: Building Principal

Term: Approx. January 19th, 2027 - May 27th, 2027

Schedule: A days from 10:42am-2:42pm

Salary: Full daily rate equates to $228.99. Will receive a $130 bonus after completing 10 full-time substitute days in the district (does not need to be consecutive days). Bonus payment follows the next payday after the 10th full-time day has been paid.

SUMMARY: The Long-term Substitute covers the absence of the classroom educator while providing instruction and assistance to learners and managing classroom activities and behaviors, in an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment.

To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references. Apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/westfargo/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (summary): build positive working relationships with learners and staff; communicate lesson purpose and deliver direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice; design assessments aligned to standards and learning targets; use district curriculum and behavioral plans; plan a program of study that meets learners' individual needs; keep a safe and equitable classroom; follow district protocol for learner progress. Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

North Dakota Substitute Teaching License is required.

North Dakota Teaching License is preferred.

Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Prior music teaching experience is preferred.

Prior experience working in a middle school setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds; regularly required to reach, stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.

The West Fargo Public School District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference. (The district's PDF position description is not reproduced here.)