Substitute Associate

West Burlington Ind School District; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Burlington School District seeks a Substitute Associate to assist certified staff and support students in the classroom. The role involves supervising students, aiding instructional activities, and helping with materials, documentation, and behavior management.

The Substitute Associate will work under the building principal's supervision, traveling between schools and contributing to a safe, supportive educational environment for K-12 students in West Burlington, IA.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students and reinforce learning under supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and support instructional goals.
• Capacity to handle records and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually and in small groups to reinforce reading, language arts, and math.
• Support classroom staff with activities, tests, and materials.
• Help supervise non-instructional areas and field trips as assigned.
• Contribute to a safe, orderly classroom and manage student behavior.
• Communicate with parents as requested to support student learning.
• Perform related duties assigned by school staff and administration.

Skills

Student support

Reading assistance

Classroom management

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Education/Experience mix

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

West Burlington School District K-12 - West Burlington, Iowa

Substitute Associate

Job Details

Job ID: 5938790
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 3:21 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: The West Burlington Independent School District has an opening for a Substitute Associate.

Required Information

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Completed Application

Position Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of the building principal, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

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

• Lisa Elaine Beames
• 607 Ramsey St.
• West Burlington, Iowa 52655
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]