Long-Term Sub - Secondary Teacher - Special Education

Indianola High School; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianola High School, part of the Indianola Community School District, seeks a Long-Term Sub - Secondary Teacher in Special Education to cover an extended absence. The role requires delivering planned instruction, maintaining classroom routines, and supporting student learning in collaboration with the teaching team.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Iowa teaching license and demonstrate strong classroom management, clear communication, and flexibility to adapt to diverse learner needs

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and clear communication.
• Ability to adapt instruction to diverse learner needs.
• Proficient use of instructional technology and record-keeping software.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled for the long-term assignment.
• Meets and instructs classes at designated times and locations.
• Implements or develops lessons aligned with curriculum.
• Maintains a conducive learning environment and manages behavior.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Clear verbal/written communication

Adaptability

Instructional technology

Job description

Long-Term Sub - Secondary Teacher - Special Education

Job Description

INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Position Title: Teacher,

Department: Teaching and Learning

Reports To: Principal

SUMMARY:

Temporarily assumes full classroom responsibilities for an extended period to instruct students and facilitiate learning activities aimed at promoting intellectual, social, and physical growth in the prescribed content area.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: Valid Iowa teaching license (Standard, Initial, Master or Substitute License) issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE). Note on Substitute Authorizations: Candidates holding a BOEE Substitute Authorization may only serve up to 10 consecutive days in a 30-day period in the same assignment, so would not be eligible for a long-term substitute teaching position.
• Experience: Prior teaching, student teaching, or substitute experience preferred.
• Clearances: Mandatory Criminal Fingerprint and Background Check; Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular, reliable basis for the duration of the long-term assignment.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Implements existing unit/lesson plans or develops rigorous new plans aligned with Board-adopted curriculum.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student needs and maturity.
• Utilizies a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Establishes and maintains standard classroom management and behavioral expecations.
• Evaluates, records, and reports student academic progress and maintains accurate confidential records.
• Communicates effectively with parents, guardians, and administration regarding student progress.
• Assists administration in enforcing school rules, safety protocols, and district policies

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises students during school-related activities; oversees teacher associates or volunteers as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skills: Strong classroom management, clear verbal/written communication, adaptability, and proficient use of instructional technology and record-keeping software.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of adolescent development, subject matter concepts, and effective pedagogy.
• Abilities: Ability to step seamlessly into an established classroom, build positive working relationships, differentiate instruction, and exercise tact, patience, and confidentiality.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting (40%), walking (20%), standing (40%), and light lifting or pushing. Standard, hazard-free classroom environment with minimal temperature variations.

Salary Grade: Certified Long-Term Substitute Rate Schedule

Long-Term Sub - Secondary Teacher - Special Education

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cori Stanley , Assistant Principal High School
• Indianola High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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