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Substitute and Emergency Substitute Teachers

Apply to be a substitute teacher today

Become a substitute teacher in the Lakewood School District and play a vital role in shaping young minds. Lakewood is seeking both certificated substitute teachers and emergency substitute teachers who will play a vital role in shaping young minds. Substitutes enjoy flexibility in scheduling and competitive compensation.

To support this invaluable work, we have instituted an innovative approach aimed at enhancing the recruitment and retention of our guest teachers, ensuring that our district provides the best possible compensation for our guest teachers.

The more you teach, the higher your pay

  • Lakewood Retirees: $300
  • Days 1-14*: $200
  • Days 15-29*: $220
  • Days 30+*: $240

* Compensation will reset at the beginning of each academic year. 

Your service is not only invaluable but truly transformative, shaping the educational journeys and personal growth of our students. The compassion, kindness, and dedication you bring into the classroom will leave a lasting impression, and for this, we are profoundly grateful.

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Emergency substitute teachers

Are you interested in spending time occasionally as a teacher at one of our schools? Do you have a bachelor's degree? You can become an emergency substitute teacher at Lakewood School District. Apply today.

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Mailing Address

Substitute applicants should submit all completed application materials to:

Tina Bustad
Human Resources Officer
Lakewood School District #306
PO Box 220
North Lakewood, WA 98259

Questions or requests for an application should be directed to Tina Bustad at tbustad@lwsd.wednet.edu or 360-654-2071.