Substitute Teacher 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 22,140 - 27,675; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Polk Community School District in Altoona, Iowa seeks a Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This general listing may correspond to developing openings, with applications reviewed by hiring managers if a position becomes available.

Position entails maintaining classroom routines, delivering lessons prepared by absent teachers, and coordinating with the building principal on daily needs.

Qualifications

• Meets State Department of Education requirements for substitute teachers.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
• Teach the lessons outlined as prepared by the absent teacher.
• Consult with the building principal before initiating any teaching or other procedure not specified.
• Verify, before leaving the building, with the principal or his/her designee if you will or will not be required on the following teaching day.
• Follow all policies, rules and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Other duties as assigned when need arises.

Education

State Department of Education requirements for substitute teachers

Alternative qualifications acceptable by Board of Education

Job description

Southeast Polk Community School District – Altoona, Iowa

Substitute Teacher 2026-2027

Job ID: 5829865

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Title: Substitute Teacher

Job Description: This is a general position listing and there may or may not be a specific opening at this time. If a position becomes available, your application materials may be reviewed by hiring managers.

Qualifications

• Meets State Department of Education requirements for substitute teachers.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to

Building Principal

Job Goal

To enable each child to pursue education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher as part of an education organization committed to engaging all students in learning a challenging curriculum delivered through quality instruction.

Performance Responsibilities

• Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
• Teach the lessons outlined as prepared by the absent teacher.
• Consult with the building principal before initiating any teaching or other procedure not specified.
• Verify, before leaving the building, with the principal or his/her designee if you will or will not be required on the following teaching day.
• Follow all policies, rules and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Other duties as assigned when need arises.

Terms of Employment

• Daily salary as set by Board of Education.
• After five consecutive days of substituting for the same teacher, the pay is figured on the per diem of the Base Pay, Step 1 of the current negotiated salary schedule.

Evaluation

This position evaluated by the attendance center principal or his/her designee.

Disclaimer

The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

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.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Joseph M. Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8031 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515)-967-4294, [e-mail]. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, [phone]; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Jacklyn Kretz
• 407 8th Street SE
• Altoona, Iowa 50009
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]