Substitute Teacher

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a substitute teacher to provide instruction, manage a safe and nurturing environment, and support students' academic and emotional development. You will follow lesson plans, maintain classroom routines, and communicate effectively with staff.

This role requires Iowa teaching or substitute licenses, flexibility to work across all grade levels, and a positive, energetic approach.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Strive 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.
• Avoid 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.

Skills

Teaching license

Substitute license

Job description

Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905270

Application Deadline: Sep 27, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PositionSummary:

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 thedistrict
• Previous successful substitute experience is preferred but notrequired

JobDescription:

• Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school andclassroom
• 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 andstudents
• Strives to maintain and improve professionalcompetence
• Must be an innovative, passionate, and energeticindividual
• 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 thedistrict
• Use appropriate language and tone when speaking with students andstaff
• Avoiding gossip or negative comments about the regular teacher orstudents
• 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 BuildingPrincipal
• Must adhere to substitute handbook, board policies and buildingexpectations

Additional Requirements andResponsibilities:

• New Substitutes must complete building substitute job shadowing before acceptingassignments
• Complete state or district required training assigned byHR
• Attend beginning of the year substitute teachermeeting
• 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

PayRate-$145perday,licensedsubstituteteachersworkingalong-termassignment10daysormoredays 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/AAemployer.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Contact Information

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