Long Term Substitute(3rd Grade)

Webster City Community School District; Webster City (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster City Community School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Third-Grade Teacher for Sunset Heights Elementary in Webster City, IA. The role spans the second semester from January 2027 through the end of the school year, with responsibilities for delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction and maintaining a positive classroom culture.

Licensed educators or those eligible for substitute authorization are invited to apply, along with retired teachers or individuals in

Qualifications

• Licensed educators with an Iowa teaching license or eligible for substitute authorization in Iowa.
• Retired teachers welcome for a semester-long assignment.
• Individuals enrolled in teacher preparation programs or pursuing alternative licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Substitute teachers seeking consistency and a full semester placement are welcome.
• Team players who value collaboration, clear communication and a supportive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-aligned instruction in literacy, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and predictable classroom environment for students.
• Collaborate regularly with third-grade team members, instructional coaches, and specialists.
• Provide regular communication regarding student progress to families and staff.
• Maintain routines, participate in assessments, and engage in school-wide activities and meetings.

Job description

Long Term Substitute(3rd Grade)

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Job Description

Webster City Community School District 2026 27 School Year

Long-Term Elementary Substitute Teacher

Webster City CSD is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Third-Grade Classroom Teacher to lead a vibrant classroom community during the second semester (March 2027 through the end of the school year). Whether you are a licensed teacher looking for a semester-long placement, a retired educator wanting to stay connected, or a candidate navigating alternative licensure pathways, you will be joining a supportive grade-level team that ensures you are never planning alone!

Why Webster City?

• Values team collaboration our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) ensure shared planning, curriculum support, and team backing.
• Provides strong support classroom setup, lesson plans, and grade-level peers are ready to assist your transition.
• Serves over 1,750 students across north central Iowa.
• Partners with families from Webster City, Kamrar, Williams, Duncombe, Blairsburg, and surrounding communities.
• Whole grade shares with Stratford Elementary the longest whole-grade sharing program in Iowa.
• Believes strong elementary learning experiences shape a lifetime of success

Our Mission & Vision

Guided by our mission,Webster City Community School District, in partnership with families and the community, provides a quality education in a safe environment for all students.

Our vision is that our schools foster safe, inclusive, and high-achieving environments where collaboration and research-based teaching prepare students for an ever-changing society.

Who Should Apply?

• Licensed educators holding an Iowa teaching license (or eligible for substitute authorization / temporary licensure pathways in Iowa).
• Retired teachers who love upper-elementary learners and want a structured, semester-length assignment.
• Individuals enrolled in teacher preparation programs or working toward alternative certification.
• Substitute teachers ready for the consistency, routine, and fulfillment of having their own classroom community for a full semester.
• Team players who value collaboration, patience, clear communication, and a supportive classroom environment.

Position Overview & Primary Responsibilities

As the long-term substitute third-grade teacher, you will assume full instructional responsibilities for the second semester, maintaining instructional momentum and supporting student growth:

• Instructional Delivery: Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in literacy, reading comprehension, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Classroom Culture: Maintain a safe, positive, predictable, and supportive classroom environment where students feel confident and valued.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate regularly with third-grade team members, instructional coaches, and building specialists to align instruction and utilize shared resources.
• Student Progress & Relationships: Build positive relationships with students and families, providing regular communication regarding student progress.
• Routine & Continuity: Maintain established classroom routines, conduct assessments, and participate in school-wide activities and meetings as part of the elementary team.

Licensure & Compliance Requirements

To ensure compliance with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE) standards, applicants must meet one of the following:

• Preferred: Valid Iowa Teaching License with Elementary Classroom (K-6 / Endorsement 102 or K-8 / Endorsement 103) or relevant elementary content endorsements.
• Accepted: Valid Iowa Substitute License or Iowa Substitute Authorization (or eligibility to obtain authorization prior to the start date).
• Candidates currently enrolled in approved teacher preparation programs or holding conditional licenses are strongly encouraged to apply!

Compensation & Terms

• Assignment Duration: Second Semester (January 2027 May 2027).
• Daily Rate / Salary: Long-Term Substitute daily rate per district policy (or prorated certified salary placement for fully licensed educators, per master contract guidelines).
• Support: Access to district professional learning, grade-level curriculum resources, and direct support from administration and grade-level peers.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Position Type: Full-time

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.

Contact Information

• Mary Ellen Draeger
• 820 Des Moines St
• Webster City, Iowa 50595
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Contact Lanette Willems, Superintendent Secretary

515-832-9200

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