Long-Term ESOL Substitute Teacher

DISTRICT-WIDE; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools is seeking a long-term ESOL substitute teacher for Al Razi Academy in West Des Moines, IA. The position runs September 18, 2026 to November 30, 2026 with schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 12:00-3:45pm.

Iowa teaching license required and strong collaboration with staff and families is expected. The district notes tiered daily rates ($250/day for Tier 2 with license; $275/day for Tier 1 endorsement).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and enthusiasm to work with ESOL students.
• Ability to build healthy relationships with students, staff, families.
• Ability to provide instruction meeting diverse student needs.
• Ability to implement multiple teaching methods (co-teaching, small groups, differentiation).
• Knowledge of Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Knowledge of special education processes (Section 504 and MTSS).

Responsibilities

• Provide ESOL instruction as a long-term substitute.
• Teach Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 12:00-3:45pm.
• Position located at Al Razi Academy; dates Sept 18, 2026–Nov 30, 2026; may pair with another substitute position.

Job description

Long-Term ESOL Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932756

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Long term substitute for ESOL teacher.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:12:00-3:45pm

Position located at Al Razi Academy. Approximate dates: September 18, 2026-November 30, 2026. Position can be combined with long-term substitute position located at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.

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 relationshipswith 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 implementfederal, state and district goals with students.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Department of Iowa regulations.
• Knowledgeof Federal rights, Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.

The following information will be needed for a 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.

AA/EEO Employer

Position Type: Substitute

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephanie Laird , Director of Multilangual Programming
• LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]