Substitute Teacher Associate

Southeast Polk Community School District – Altoona, Iowa

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Job : 5166338

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2025 7:09 PM (UTC)

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Title: Substitute Teacher Associate

• 1. High School Diploma or GED
• 2. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with the needs of all Pre-K thru 12th Grade students.
• 3. Successful completion of physical, criminal background and child abuse registry check, and pre-work screening at time of hire.
• 4. Experience working in an educational setting.
• 5. Ability to obtain required training, including but not limited to the following: certification to administer medication to students, American Heart or Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI).
• 6. Ability to work with all students with diverse needs.

• 1. Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population
• 2. Supervisory experience with school age children
• 3. 48 credit hours post-secondary education or Para educator certification from the Iowa Department of Education

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Special Education

Job Goal: To work under the supervision of teacher(s) or other licensed personnel who have the ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of education and related service programs; to contribute to the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children and youth.

• 1. Assists with small groups and/or individual student instruction and supervision.
• 2. Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment in a variety of school settings; i.e., classroom, lunchroom, playground, field trips.
• 3. Assists with classroom set up and material preparation.
• 4. Assists with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
• 5. Operates standard school equipment; i.e., computer, copier, audio-visual equipment.
• 6. Completes clerical tasks as assigned.
• 7. Uses standard universal health precautions.
• 8. Reads and comprehends at the student’s grade level or above.
• 9. Practices being a positive motivator and able to develop working rapport with the student.
• 10. Relates to and interacts with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• 11. Communicates effectively with all staff.
• 12. Follows Kronos rules for clocking in and out.
• 13. Follows IEP and teacher’s directives.
• 14. Does not get visibility upset by occasional bad language, threat of physical violence or personal habits of students.
• 15. Practices patience and does not become easily discouraged.
• 16. Helps student(s) to become one of the class.
• 17. Maintains confidentiality and student privacy by only discussing student needs with staff that have an educational need to know the information.
• 18. Reports to assigned center as scheduled.
• 19. Implements daily activities (crafts, board games, activities, large group games or activities).
• 20. Maintains a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment.
• 21. Ensures the health and safety of the student at the building, on the outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• 22. Is knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
• 23. Records behavioral incidents (time out, problem reports, accident reports, etc).
• 24. Keeps all assigned paperwork up-to-date and submits in a timely manner (such as Medicaid, student academic or behavioral data).
• 25. Serves as a positive role model for the students.
• 26. Participates in home visits accompanied by the teacher when asked.
• 27. Assists in the preparation, serving, and clean up of breakfast, lunch and snacks as needed.
• 28. Attends required staff meetings.
• 29. Maintains professional growth, current Mandatory Reporting Training, First Aid, CPR certification as required by state and federal regulations.
• 30. Assumes duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Teacher or Principal.
• 31. Completes annual Bloodborne Pathogens…