• Substitute Teacher

    Southeast Polk Community School District (Altoona, IA)


    Substitute Teacher 2025-2026 JobID: 4582

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Substitute/ Substitute Teacher

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    7/7/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    District-Wide

     

    T his 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.

    Job Description

    Title: Substitute Teacher

    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:

    1. Daily salary as set by Board of Education.

    2. 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.It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 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, [email protected]. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.