Substitute Teacher

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Fort Madison Comm School District - Fort Madison, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs

Job Details

Job ID:

5945239

Application Deadline:

Oct 31, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary:

Substitute teacher provides instruction, manages a safe and nurturing environment, and supports the academic and emotional development of students. Responsibilities include following lesson plans and schedules and completing duties the regular classroom teacher is assigned

Substitute teacher maintains a positive learning atmosphere, and ensures the safety and well- being of all students. The substitute must demonstrate flexibility, patience, empathy and student understanding. Must possess strong communication skills while maintaining classroom routines and encouraging positive student behavior.

Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Iowa; teaching license, valid substitute teaching license or a valid substitute authorization

Prefer a willingness to be available to in all levels across the district

Previous successful substitute experience is preferred but not required

Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom

Maintain a climate that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

Maintain an effective level of communication with staff and students

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Must be an innovative, passionate, and energetic individual

Required to use the district time management system, TCP, for accepting substitute positions, clocking in and approving and verifying hours

Must maintain an acceptable standard of professionalism while a sub in the district

Use appropriate language and tone when speaking with students and staff

Avoiding gossip or negative comments about the regular teacher or students

Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies

Reports to the Building Principal

Must adhere to substitute handbook, board policies and building expectations

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities:

New Substitutes must complete building substitute job shadowing before accepting assignments

Complete state or district required training assigned by HR

Attend beginning of the year substitute teacher meeting

District requests substitutes accepting assignments should not cancel unless there is an emergency, repeated cancellation may cause HR to remove sub from the district list

Pay Rate-$145 per day, licensed substitute teachers working a long-term assignment 10 days or more days in one assignment will also receive a daily increase in the longer-term position

Physical Requirements:

Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://fmcsd.mysmarthire.com/jobs/31571-5048.html

Position Type:

Part-time