Substitute Teacher

Fort Madison Community School District; Noel (MO); On-site; USD 23,140 - 30,364; Full time

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a substitute teacher to provide instruction, manage a safe learning environment, and support students' academic and emotional development. You will follow lesson plans, assist the regular teacher, and help maintain a positive atmosphere.

The role requires a valid Iowa teaching license or substitute license, willingness to cover all district levels, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Iowa teaching license, a valid substitute teaching license, or a valid substitute authorization.
• Willingness to be available to all levels across the district.
• Previous substitute experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
• Maintain a climate conducive to learning appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Maintain effective communication with staff and students.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Be an innovative, passionate, and energetic individual.
• Use the district time-management system (TCP) for accepting substitute positions, clocking in, and verifying hours.
• Maintain professionalism while serving as a substitute in the district.
• Use appropriate language and tone with students and staff.
• Report to the building principal.
• Adhere to the substitute handbook, board policies, and building expectations.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Communication

Empathy

Education

Valid Iowa teaching license

Valid substitute teaching license

Substitute authorization

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, completing duties assigned by the regular classroom teacher, maintaining a positive learning atmosphere, and ensuring the safety and well‑being of all students. The substitute must demonstrate flexibility, patience, empathy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to encouraging positive student behavior.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Iowa teaching license, a valid substitute teaching license, or a valid substitute authorization.
• Prefer a willingness to be available to 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 conducive to learning that is appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintain effective communication with staff and students.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Be an innovative, passionate, and energetic individual.
• Use the district time‑management system, TCP, for accepting substitute positions, clocking in, and approving and verifying hours.
• Maintain an acceptable standard of professionalism while serving as a substitute 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.
• Report to the building principal.
• Adhere to the substitute handbook, board policies, and building expectations.

Additional Requirements And Responsibilities

• New substitutes must complete building-specific substitute job shadowing before accepting assignments.
• Complete state or district‑required training assigned by HR.
• Attend the beginning‑of‑the‑year substitute teacher meeting.
• District requests substitutes not cancel unless there is an emergency; repeated cancellations may result in removal from the district list.

Pay Rate

$145 per day. Licensed substitute teachers working long‑term assignments of 10 days or more in a single assignment will receive a daily increase.

Physical Requirements

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

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