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Metro West Learning Academy

Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Science Teacher - Metro West Learning Academy

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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

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Long-Term Substitute Teacher
  • Science Teacher
  • Metro West Learning Academy Urbandale Community School District Metro West Learning Academy
  • Urbandale, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs, and Urbandale Schools Job Details
Job ID:
5882784
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description
JOB TITLE
  • Long-Term Substitute Teacher
  • Science Teacher
  • Metro West Learning Academy
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
  • Provide personalized learning that supports each student in achieving their potential.
Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible, regularly available, and eager to substitute teach in the classroom. Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment) Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Demonstrated application of effective instruction, meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
Knowledge of "best practice" in teaching. Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards. Knowledge of special education and section 504. Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations. Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing, and evaluating. Education Earned Bachelor's Degree or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative. Certification/Licensure Appropriate BOEE licensure. Experience Experience teaching preferred. Equipment Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The following duties are normal for this position.
These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria as a substitute in UCSD classrooms. Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance in the classroom. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the substitute teaching position. Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students. Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning and demonstrates competence in classroom management. Maintains a reliable attendance record. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
  • None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking. Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working. Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids. Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
Occasional meetings outside the school day. Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • At-Will Employee Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$179.40 Per Day