Long-Term ESOL Substitute Teacher

VALLEY SOUTHWOODS FRESHMN HIGH; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools invites applications for a Long-Term ESOL Substitute Teacher at Valley Southwoods Freshman High in West Des Moines, IA. The assignment runs Sept 18, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026, with potential for extension and a related posting at Al Razi Academy.

Applicants must hold an Iowa Teaching License and be prepared to meet Iowa and district standards. Long-term pay ranges from $250/day (tier 2) to $275/day (tier 1), with retroactive eligibility beginning day 16; AA/EEO

Qualifications

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

Skills

ESOL instruction

Student relationships

Differentiation

Co-teaching

Iowa Teaching Standards

MTSS knowledge

Communication skills

EdTech in instruction

Professional growth

Policy compliance

Federal privacy knowledge

Education

Iowa Teaching License

Job description

West Des Moines Community Schools VALLEY SOUTHWOODS FRESHMN HIGH - West Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Long-Term ESOL Substitute Teacher

West Des Moines Community Schools VALLEY SOUTHWOODS FRESHMN HIGH - West Des Moines, 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: 5931971

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.

Mon-Fri: 7:45-11:34am

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

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

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

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

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