Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher

HIGH SCHOOL; Johnston (IA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 43.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Incentive $500 for 50+ days

Descrizione del lavoro

Johnston Community School District HIGH SCHOOL in Johnston, Iowa is seeking a Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher to cover ID student classes starting March 22, 2027 through the end of the school year. Daily rate is $165, with increases to $185 on day 11 and $235 on day 21 of consecutive days.

A $500 incentive is offered for substitutes who work 50+ days in a semester. The role requires punctuality, collaborative attitude with students, families, and staff, and adherence to district

Competenze

• Punctuality and attendance - regularly begins and ends tasks on time
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff
• Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community- Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools
• Respects differing points of view
• Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups
• Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations
• Actively supports expectations of student behaviour outside of the classroom during the school day
• The teacher demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner
• The teacher uses humor when appropriate

Mansioni

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Descrizione del lavoro

Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher

Johnston Community School District HIGH SCHOOL - Johnston, Iowa Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Johnston Community School District , and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5981326
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Mar 22, 2027

Job Description

Location: JohnstonHigh School

Subject: Special Education Classroom with ID students

Anticipated Dates: Late March through end of school year

Daily substitute rate: $165 per day; increasing to $185 on 11th consecutive day, $235 on 21st consecutive day

$500 incentive to teacher substitutes that work 50 or more days in a semester.

Qualifications, Certification, and Experience:

• Punctuality and attendance - - regularly begins and ends tasks on time
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students,
• parents and staff
• Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community- Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools
• Respects differing points of view
• Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups
• Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations
• Actively supports expectations of student behaviour outside of the classroom during the school day
• The teacher demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner
• The teacher uses humor when appropriate

Performance Responsibilities:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

Instructional Process

• Teaching to local curriculum standards
• Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do
• Communicates learning goals to students and parents
• Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning
• Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning
• Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules
• Corrects inappropriate behaviour in an appropriate and timely manner
• Reinforces positive behaviours
• Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviours
• Establishes and maintains rapport with students
• Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation
• Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences
• Lessons align with the district standards and assessments
• Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest
• Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning
• Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies
• Uses effective instructional techniques
• Uses instructional time effectively
• Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning
• Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook
• Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning styles
• Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn
• Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias
• Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions
• Provides students with opportunities for success
• Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work
• Uses effective assessment strategies
• Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are integral part of teaching and learning
• Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures
• Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product
• Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities

Terms of Employment:Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $165 to $235 Per Day
Job Categories:
Special Education > Learning Disabled

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

• Ryan Woods , Principal
• HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]