Substitute Teacher

Urbandale Community School District; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbandale Community School District is seeking substitute teachers in Urbandale, Iowa. This role focuses on delivering personalized learning, supporting student potential, and maintaining professional responsibilities in UCSD classrooms.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or BOEE-approved alternative, along with knowledge of Iowa Teaching Standards and special education considerations. This position is an at-will, daily substitute with pay details provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated application of effective instruction aligned to district benchmarks.
• Knowledge of best teaching practices and student development.
• Familiarity with Iowa Teaching Standards and related regulations.
• Ability to organize, communicate clearly, and evaluate progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction as a substitute in UCSD classrooms.
• Support personalized learning and student potential.
• Maintain reliable attendance and follow district procedures.
• Engage professionally and participate in ongoing growth.

Skills

Effective instruction

Student needs alignment

Relationship building

Iowa Teaching Standards

Special education & 504

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree or BOEE alternative

Job description

Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5775952

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE - Substitute Teacher

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - Provide personalized learning that supports each student in achieving their potential. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities.The ideal candidate will be responsible, regularly available, and eager to substitute teach in the classroom.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrated application of effective instruction, meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
• Knowledge of "best practice" in teaching.
• Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Knowledge of special education and section 504.
• Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
• Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing, and evaluating.

Education

• Earned Bachelor’s Degree or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.

Certification/Licensure

• Appropriate BOEE licensure.

Experience

• Experience teaching preferred.

Equipment

• Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria as a substitute in UCSD classrooms.
• Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance in the classroom.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the substitute teaching position.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning and demonstrates competence in classroom management.
• Maintains a reliable attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
• Occasional meetings outside the school day.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• At-Will Employee
• Per Board Policiesand administrative guidelines.

Substitute teachers in the Urbandale Community School District earn $165/day or $82.50/half day. Once a substitute teacher has substituted in the district for 50 days, the pay increases to $185/day or $92.50/half day (this resets at the start of each school year).

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $165 Per Day

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

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

• Kate Johnson
• 11152 Aurora Ave
• Urbandale, Iowa 50322
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]