• Long-Term Substitute Teacher: 5-8 Special…

    Saydel Community School District (Des Moines, IA)


    Long-Term Substitute Teacher: 5–8 Special Education JobID: 502

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Substitute/ Substitute Teacher

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    11/19/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    Woodside Middle School

     

    + Date Available:

     

    01/05/2026

     

    Long-Term Substitute Teacher – 5–8 Special Education

     

    Job Type

     

    Substitute – Long-Term Substitute Classroom Teacher

    Job Type Description

    Saydel Community School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for grades 5–8 from January 5 through February 9. This position will support students with IEPs through delivering specially designed instruction, monitoring progress, and maintaining a consistent and structured learning environment during the teacher’s absence.

    Pay:

    Long-term substitute teacher pay rate is $200/day.

    Bonus pay:

    + $250 after 25 whole days of substitute teaching

    + An additional $250 after 50 whole days

    + $500 after 100 whole days

    Scope:

    To provide high-quality instruction and support for students with IEPs, helping them make progress toward their academic, behavioral, and functional goals.

    Reports to:

    Building Principal and Director of Special Education

    Requirements:

    + Meets licensure requirements of the Iowa Department of Education

    + Valid Iowa teaching license preferred; Special Education endorsement (K–8 Strategist I or II) strongly preferred

    Performance Responsibilities:

    + Follows and implements the instructional program of study designed for students with IEPs in grades 5–8

    + Provides specially designed instruction aligned to existing IEP goals

    + Maintains a learning environment that is positive, structured, and conducive to student success

    + Supports the learning process and helps students meet stated goals and objectives

    + Demonstrates competence in classroom and behavior management

    + Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning and progress

    + Collaborates with special education paras, general education teachers, and support staff as needed

    + Performs other duties as assigned

    Disclaimer:

    This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. It is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required.