Substitute Teacher – Specialized Therapeutic Behavior Program

Keystone AEA; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive substitute rate

Job summary

Keystone Area Education Agency is seeking Substitute Teachers for the Specialized Therapeutic Behavior Program during the 2026–2027 school year at the Keystone AEA facility in Elkader, Iowa. The role supports students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs while maintaining a safe, structured learning environment.

Ideal candidates are dependable, student-focused educators who can follow established plans and collaborate with staff.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa Teaching License or active Iowa Substitute Teaching License required.
• Experience working with students with behavioral, social-emotional, or special education needs preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to follow established classroom routines, instructional plans, and behavior support procedures.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and flexible in a dynamic classroom environment.
• Substitute/as-needed schedule.
• School-day hours based on program needs.
• Opportunities may range from individual-day assignments to longer-term substitute coverage, depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Follow lesson plans, classroom routines, and established instructional practices.
• Support students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs; implement established behavior supports and classroom expectations.
• Work collaboratively with classroom associates, AEA staff, and program team members.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment.
• Communicate relevant information to program staff regarding the school day.
• Maintain student confidentiality and professional standards.
• Patient and student-centered approach.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to challenging student behaviors; effective communication and teamwork.
• Dependability and professionalism.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Willingness to learn and follow program-specific practices and procedures.

Skills

Dependable

Student-focused

Strong communication

Classroom management

Flexible schedule

Follow routines

Behavior support

Education

Active Iowa License or Substitute License

Job description

Substitute Teacher – Specialized Therapeutic Behavior Program (2026-2027)

Keystone Area Education Agency is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers to support our Specialized Therapeutic Behavior Program during the 2026–2027 school year.

We are seeking dependable, student-focused educators who are comfortable supporting students with significant social-emotional, behavioral, and/or cognitive needs. Substitute Teachers will provide classroom coverage and help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment when regular teaching staff are absent.

Program & Location Information

This program is located at the Keystone AEA facility in Elkader, Iowa and serves students who benefit from intensive academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.

Position Overview

Substitute Teachers in the Specialized Therapeutic Behavior Program will work alongside classroom support staff and other members of the program team to provide continuity of instruction and student support.

This position is ideal for educators who are flexible, dependable, and comfortable working in a highly supportive and structured classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa Teaching License or active Iowa Substitute Teaching License required
• Experience working with students with behavioral, social-emotional, or special education needs preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to follow established classroom routines, instructional plans, and behavior support procedures
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and flexible in a dynamic classroom environment
• Substitute/as-needed schedule
• School-day hours based on program needs
• Opportunities may range from individual-day assignments to longer-term substitute coverage, depending on program needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular teacher
• Follow lesson plans, classroom routines, and established instructional practices
• Support students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needsImplement established behavior supports and classroom expectations
• Work collaboratively with classroom associates, AEA staff, and program team members
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment
• Communicate relevant information to program staff regarding the school day
• Maintain student confidentiality and professional standards
• Patient and student-centered approach
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to respond appropriately to challenging student behaviorsEffective communication and teamworkDependability and professionalism
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Willingness to learn and follow program-specific practices and procedures

Why Choose Keystone AEA?

• Meaningful work supporting students with unique educational needs
• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Opportunity to gain experience in specialized education and behavior programming
• Support from experienced educators, specialists, and administrators
• Flexible substitute opportunities
• Competitive substitute rate of $175 per day

Substitute assignments are based on program needs and staff absences. Applicants must hold an active Iowa Teaching License or active Iowa Substitute Teaching License to be eligible for this position.