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A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.
$36,820 / year median in Iowa
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Occupation:
Substitute Teachers, Short-TermLocation:
Sioux City, IA - 51101Job Type:
Part TimePosted:
07/30/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
SchoolSpringWeb Site:
www.schoolspring.com Job #: 5861510 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Part Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window.Description:
Substitute Teacher Summary:
Teaches students in the absence of the regular classroom instructor throughout the district on a day-to-day basis as assigned.Qualifications:
- Current Iowa Teaching Certificate or Substitute License/Authorization
Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Certificate Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned.- Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
- Teaches district-approved curriculum.
- Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
- Facilitates the lesson plans as prepared by the instructor in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
- Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when the teacher is absent.
- Evaluates student progress and participation and keeps appropriate records of the same in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
- Maintains a positive and productive classroom environment, effectively using accepted classroom management strategies.