Substitute Teacher

Sioux City Community School District; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sioux City Community School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher to cover classrooms district-wide. The role involves delivering district-approved curriculum and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher.

Starting date is immediate. Qualified candidates hold a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate or Substitute License and a Mandatory Reporter Certificate. Ability to work reliably and adapt instruction to diverse student needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa Teaching Certificate or Substitute License/Authorization.
• Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Certificate.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Facilitates the lesson plans as prepared by the instructor in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when the teacher is absent.
• Evaluates student progress and participation and keeps appropriate records of the same in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Maintains a positive and productive classroom environment, effectively using accepted classroom management strategies.

Education

Current Iowa Teaching Certificate or Substitute License/Authorization

Child and DependentAdult Mandatory Reporter Certificate

Job description

Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5861510

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Description

Description: Substitute Teacher

Summary: Teaches students in the absence of the regular classroom instructor throughout the district on a day-to-day basis as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current Iowa Teaching Certificate or Substitute License/Authorization
• Child and DependentAdult Mandatory Reporter Certificate

Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Facilitates the lesson plans as prepared by the instructor in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when the teacher is absent.
• Evaluates student progress and participation and keeps appropriate records of the same in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Maintains a positive and productive classroom environment, effectively using accepted classroom management strategies.

For more information, please visit https://www.siouxcityschools.org/page/substitute-information

Mission Statement: The Sioux City Community School District exists to educate students to believe in their talents and skills, achieve academic excellence, and succeed in reaching their potential.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at 627 4 th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, [phone], [e-mail] . Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stefanie Verros
• 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]