Long-Term 3rd Grade Substitute Teacher

CLIVE LEARNING ACADEMY; Windsor Heights (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

CLIVE LEARNING ACADEMY in Windsor Heights, IA seeks a long-term substitute 3rd grade teacher starting immediately through December 1, 2026. A State of Iowa teaching license is required, with a strong collaborative approach to staff and families.

Long-term pay tiers include $250/day (tier 2) or $275/day (tier 1) based on the appropriate endorsement. Applicants will be screened and notified by email or phone for interviews.

Qualifications

• State of Iowa teaching license required.
• Strong belief in collaboration with staff and families.
• Experience implementing multiple teaching methods (co-teaching, small groups, differentiation).

Responsibilities

• Long-term substitute for 3rd grade with approximate dates.
• Provide instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Engage with students, families and staff to support learning.
• Utilize technology for instruction and data management.
• Support district goals and state regulations in the classroom.

Skills

Student engagement

Relationship building

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with staff and families

Effective communication

MTSS knowledge

Iowa Teaching Standards knowledge

Technology for instruction

Education

Iowa Teaching License

Job description

Long-Term 3rd Grade Substitute Teacher

West Des Moines Community Schools CLIVE LEARNING ACADEMY - Windsor Heights, Iowa Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs , and West Des Moines Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5927259

Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Substitute

AA/EEO Employer

Job Description

Long term substitute for 3rd grade teacher. Approximate dates: September 15, 2026-December 1, 2026.

State of Iowa teaching license required. A strong belief system for collaboration with staff members and families. Long term pay is retro active on day 16, tier 2: has or held an Iowa teaching license $250/day, tier 1: has or held the correct Iowa endorsement for the assignment $275/day.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and enthusiasm to work with students at the designated level.
• Ability to create and maintain healthy relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
• Ability to provide instruction to effectively meet the needs of all students.
• Ability to effectively implement multiple teaching methods (co-teaching, small group, differentiation, etc).
• Knowledge and ability to implement the Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Knowledge of special education, section 504 and MTSS process.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to effectively use technology for instruction, communication and data management.
• Ability to effectively engage in professional growth individually and with collaborative teams.
• Ability to implement federal, state and district goals with students.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Department of Iowa regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal rights, Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.

Information Needed for Substitute Teacher Position

• Iowa Teaching License
• Mandatory Reporter: Child Abuse
• Right To Know
• Transcripts

Selection Procedure

Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email stating their application is complete.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shelly Pospeshil , Principal
• CLIVE LEARNING ACADEMY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]