Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Urbandale, Iowa is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher in Special Education starting October 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will provide personalized learning in the classroom and engage in professional growth. Responsibilities include implementing teaching standards, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a reliable attendance record.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and appropriate BOEE licensure, along with knowledge of educational practices and special education standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated application of effective instruction tailored to student needs.
• Knowledge of special education and section 504 regulations.
• Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating.

Responsibilities

• Implement Iowa Teaching Standards and enhance academic performance.
• Use various methods to monitor student learning and manage classrooms.
• Maintain reliable attendance and perform assigned duties.

Skills

Effective instruction

Knowledge of Iowa Teaching Standards

Ability to build relationships

Communication and organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or BOEE approved equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Special Education Teacher

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Role Purpose: 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

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 Policies and administrative guidelines.
• October - December 2026

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

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