Long-Term Substitute ELL Teacher - Urbandale High School

Urbandale High School; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbandale High School seeks a Long-Term Substitute ELL Teacher to support English learners and fill in for teachers as needed in Urbandale, Iowa.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and BOEE licensure with prior teaching experience preferred. The role focuses on implementing Iowa Teaching Standards, building strong student relationships, and maintaining regular attendance in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.
• Appropriate BOEE licensure.
• Experience teaching preferred.
• Ability to substitute and engage ELL students.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria as a substitute in UCSD classrooms.
• Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance in the classroom.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the substitute teaching position.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning and demonstrates competence in classroom management.
• Maintains a reliable attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective instruction

Best practices

Developmental traits

Stakeholder relationships

Iowa Teaching Standards

Special education

504 knowledge

FERPA & civil rights

Organizational communication

Office equipment

Teaching experience

BOEE licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree or BOEE approved alternative

Job description

Long-Term Substitute ELL Teacher - Urbandale High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956688
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 1, 2027

Job Description

JOB TITLE - Long-Term Substitute Teacher -ELL Teacher

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - Provide personalized learning that supports each student in achieving their potential. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities.The ideal candidate will be responsible, regularly available, and eager to substitute teach in the classroom.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS - (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrated application of effective instruction, meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
• Knowledge of "best practice" in teaching.
• Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Knowledge of special education and section 504.
• Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
• Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing, and evaluating.

Education

• Earned Bachelor’s Degree or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.

Certification/Licensure

• Appropriate BOEE licensure.

Experience

• Experience teaching preferred.

Equipment

• Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria as a substitute in UCSD classrooms.
• Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance in the classroom.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the substitute teaching position.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning and demonstrates competence in classroom management.
• Maintains a reliable attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
• Occasional meetings outside the school day.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• At-Will Employee
• Per Board Policiesand administrative guidelines

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $179.40 Per Day

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Classroom Teacher > High School / Secondary

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

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Contact Information

• Kate Johnson
• 11152 Aurora Ave
• Urbandale, Iowa 50322
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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