Substitute Teacher

Fort Dodge Community School District; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Dodge Community School District is seeking qualified substitute teachers to join our educational team. We value substitutes who can maintain classroom continuity in the absence of the regular teacher.

We offer flexible hours, a daily pay rate of $150, and opportunities for retired teachers, stay-at-home parents, and the self-employed. Requirements include Iowa teaching license or substitute authorization, transcripts, background check, and pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa Teaching License, Substitute License, or Substitute Teacher Authorization.
• Official College Transcripts.
• Pass Background Check.
• Pre-employment Physical.

Education

Official College Transcripts

Iowa Teaching License / Substitute License / Substitute Teacher Authorization

Substitute Teacher Authorization

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 3747490

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 09, 2025 1:09 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Substitute Teacher

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

We value our Teacher Substitutes as they play an important role as a member of our educational team and for their commitment to the continued education of our students in the absence of the classroom teacher.

The Fort Dodge Community School District (FDCSD) hires qualified and caring people to be substitute teachers for our students. We work with prospective applicants to make it as easy as possible to become a successful Substitute Teacher.

TOP REASONS TO BECOME A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER:

• Make a difference in the life of a child.
• Flexible hours - choose the days you can substitute.
• Daily pay rate of $150.00.
• Steady, competitive supplemental income.
• Ideal for retired teachers, stay at home parents, and the self‑employed.
• Weekends, holidays, and summers off.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Online Teacher Substitute Application (can be found at www.fdschools.org).
• Current, valid Iowa Teaching License, Substitute License, or Substitute Teacher Authorization.
• Official College Transcripts.
• Pass Background Check.
• Pre‑employment Physical.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator for affirmative action, Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, [e-mail], 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The District's coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 5050. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District's Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District's Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, [e-mail], located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Contact Information

• Janina Denetelli
• 109 North 25th Street
• Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]