Substitute Teachers

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District; Marcus (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District in Marcus, Iowa seeks substitute teachers to support daily classroom coverage and learning continuity. You will work under the building principal to address educational needs in a flexible, safe environment.

Responsibilities include delivering approved curriculum, managing behavior, implementing lesson plans, supervising students, and communicating progress to staff and administrators. Strong collaboration and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Works well with others in a school setting.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently.
• Contributes to a positive working environment.
• Able to use school computer networks and software as needed.
• Communicates effectively with students and staff.
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality.
• Arrives on time and stays through the scheduled day.
• Works independently with confidence.
• Adapts to new and changing situations.
• Shows initiative and can work without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administers district and state approved curriculum aligned with goals.
• Maintains a safe learning environment for individual and small groups.
• Executes lesson plans and uses materials for effective instruction.
• Ensures student conduct meets school standards and policies.
• Assists in supervision during bus, lunch, field trips and drills.
• Supports teacher with classroom management and student assessments.
• Keeps teachers/administration informed of student matters.
• Performs duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology use

Education

Substitute Authorization

Teaching License

Job description

Substitute Teachers

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970866

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the building principal, the substitute teacher will address educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, staff and administration regarding the daily progress, expectations and goals.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Executes lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include bus arrival/dismissal, lunch and/or recess, school related activities or field trips during contracted hours, and emergency drills/situations.
• Works with individuals or a group of students in the daily routine of the classroom under the regular classroom teacher's direction. This may include assisting the teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s); assisting students with daily work, and assessments; assisting students with technology (audio-visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment); and maintaining records for individual students.
• Keeps teachers/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters.
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by the supervisor may vary from time to time.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Works well with others.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Contributes to creating a positive working environment.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality.
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day.
• Works independently and with confidence.
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision.

Qualifications Profile

• Substitute Authorization, Substitute License, or Teaching License
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities.
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Contact Information

• Brandon Weisert , Principals
• Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]