Long Term Substitute - Middle School PE Teacher

Fort Dodge Community School District; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Dodge Community School District is seeking a Long Term Substitute Middle School PE Teacher to cover a classroom during a teacher's extended absence. The position is temporary, approximately 1–12 weeks, and not benefits eligible. Supervisor: Building Administrator.

The role requires delivering lessons from the regular teacher's plans, managing student behavior, and coordinating with families and staff to ensure continuity of instruction until the regular teacher returns.

Qualifications

• Valid substitute authorization or teaching license through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
• Endorsement in the subject or grade level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily lessons using the regular teacher's plans and district curriculum, and plan instruction when needed for longer assignments.
• Manage the classroom and follow building routines, behavior expectations, and safety procedures.
• Take attendance, grade student work, and enter grades as assigned.
• Follow IEP's, 504 plans, and other student supports.
• Communicate with families, staff, and the principal as needed.
• Leave clear notes so the regular teacher can pick up smoothly on return.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Communication with families

Education

Teaching license or substitute authorization

Job description

Long Term Substitute - Middle School PE Teacher JobID: 6060

• Position Type:
  Substitute
• Date Posted:
  11/4/2026
• Location:
  Fort Dodge Middle School
• Date Available:
  11/16/2026

Long Term Substitute
Supervisor: Building Administrator
Duration: Temporary, approximately 1-12 weeks
Job Classification: Substitute
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Long Term Substitute Teacher covers a classroom during a teacher's extended absence, keeping instruction consistent and students on track until the regular teacher returns. *This position is temporary and not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

• Teach daily lessons using the regular teacher's plans and district curriculum, and plan instruction when needed for longer assignments.
• Manage the classroom and follow building routines, behavior expectations, and safety procedures.
• Take attendance, grade student work, and enter grades as assigned.
• Follow IEP's, 504 plans, and other student supports.
• Communicate with families, staff, and the principal as needed.
• Leave clear notes so the regular teacher can pick up smoothly on return.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid substitute authorization or teaching license through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
• Endorsement in the subject or grade level preferred

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is performed in a classroom and school setting. The position requires frequent standing, walking, and moving around the classroom; frequent speaking and computer use; occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds; and supervising students indoors and/or outdoors.