ADM Elementary Long-term Substitute Teacher, 1st Grade

ADEL DESOTO MINBURN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Elementary Long-term Substitute Teacher, 1st Grade, Adel, Iowa, is seeking a qualified candidate to cover a 1st grade class for about six weeks in the 26-27 school year.

The ideal applicant will hold a valid K-6 teaching license, preferably with Reading or Math endorsements, and have experience using literacy and math instruction best practices and technology integration in a PLC-based environment. Collaboration with general education staff and parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires valid K-6 teaching license.
• Reading or Math endorsement preferred.
• Experience with literacy and math instruction and technology integration in a PLC-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Belief that every learner can achieve and work to make a positive impact in students' lives.
• Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices for classroom settings.
• Commitment to differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers, interventionists, and parents.
• Strong communication with students, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of using technology to enhance learning.

Education

K-6 Teaching License

Reading or Math endorsement

Job description

ADM Elementary Long-term Substitute Teacher, 1st Grade

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929798

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District is seeking applicants interested in fulfilling a long term substitute teaching position for a 1st Grade classroom in late September of the 26-27 school year; for approximately 6 weeks.

Adel Elementary is a progressive preschool through first grade building with small class sizes and an energetic, collaborative staff. Adel Elementary educates approximately 400 students and is located directly west of Waukee on the edge of the Des Moines metropolitan area.

The ideal candidate would have experience using best practices in literacy and math instruction and have experience with technology integration within the classroom.The ADM staff uses the Professional Learning Community model.

Requirements

• Valid Teacher License K-6 Endorsement
• Reading or Math endorsement preferred

Primary roles and essential functions of this teacher include

• Belief that each and every learner can achieve and work to make a positive impact in students' lives
• Knowledge of practices for a classroom including current research and evidence-based instructional practices
• Commitment to differentiated instruction
• Highly collaborative working with general education teachers both in and outside the grade level, interventionists and parents
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of using technology to enhance learning

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Cara Trudeau
• 215 North 11th Street
• Adel, Iowa 50003
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]