Substitute Teacher

TeachIowa; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide instruction, follow lesson plans, and support students’ academic and emotional development. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include adhering to district routines, using the TCP system for scheduling, and reporting to the Building Principal. Requires Iowa teaching/substitute license and willingness to teach across all grades.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Iowa teaching license or substitute license.
• Willing to work across all grade levels in the district.
• Substitute experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established routines and classroom procedures.
• Create a learning climate conducive to student growth.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ongoing professional development.
• Utilize the TCP system to manage substitute assignments and hours.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Iowa teaching license

Tools

TCP district system

Job description

Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945239

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary:

Substitute teacher provides instruction, manages a safe and nurturing environment, and supports the academic and emotional development of students. Responsibilities include following lesson plans and schedules and completing duties the regular classroom teacher is assigned

Substitute teacher maintains a positive learning atmosphere, and ensures the safety and well- being of all students. The substitute must demonstrate flexibility, patience, empathy and student understanding. Must possess strong communication skills while maintaining classroom routines and encouraging positive student behavior.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Iowa; teaching license, valid substitute teaching license or a valid substitute authorization
• Prefer a willingness to be available to in all levels across the district
• Previous successful substitute experience is preferred but not required

Job Description:

• Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom
• Maintain a climate that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Maintain an effective level of communication with staff and students
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Must be an innovative, passionate, and energetic individual
• Required to use the district time management system, TCP, for accepting substitute positions, clocking in and approving and verifying hours
• Must maintain an acceptable standard of professionalism while a sub in the district
• Use appropriate language and tone when speaking with students and staff
• Avoiding gossip or negative comments about the regular teacher or students
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies
• Reports to the Building Principal
• Must adhere to substitute handbook, board policies and building expectations

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities:

• New Substitutes must complete building substitute job shadowing before accepting assignments
• Complete state or district required training assigned by HR
• Attend beginning of the year substitute teacher meeting
• District requests substitutes accepting assignments should not cancel unless there is an emergency, repeated cancellation may cause HR to remove sub from the district list

Pay Rate-$145 per day, licensed substitute teachers working a long-term assignment 10 days or more days in one assignment will also receive a daily increase in the longer-term position

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.

https://fmcsd.mysmarthire.com/jobs/31571-5048.html Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Trisha Hager , HR
• Fort Madison Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]