Building Substitute FTE

Permanent Building Substitute – 2026‑2027 School Year – FTE .75 – 1 opening

Location:

Cedar Rapids Community School District, Grant Elementary School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Job Title: Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal or Designee

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

Start Date: TBD – 2026‑2027 School Year

• Deliver instruction and maintain classroom routines in accordance with teacher‑provided lesson plans.
• Manage classroom behavior and create a respectful, safe learning environment.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and during school‑related events.
• Follow all school and district policies, including safety and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with staff to support student learning and building‑wide initiatives.
• Fill in for various grade levels and content areas with minimal advance notice.

• Must be an approved substitute teacher registered through the Sub Central assignment system ea.org.
• Must hold a valid substitute authorization or teaching license through the State of Iowa to register with Sub Central.

• Work Days: Monday–Friday
• Compensation: $25.00 per hour
• Benefits: Eligible for district health insurance, including a district contribution of $259/month.
• Note: One‑year non‑renewal position; candidates must reapply each year.
• Work Calendar: 170 days

• Brings energy, creativity, and reliability to the classroom.
• Enjoys working with students and values building relationships.
• Thrives in a dynamic and collaborative educational environment.
• Is eager to contribute to school culture and team efforts.
• Has prior teaching or classroom experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage classrooms and implement behavior expectations.
• Adapts quickly and follows lesson plans with minimal supervision.
• Understands procedures necessary to maintain a safe and orderly school environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. The noise level is moderately quiet. The position requires a professional working schedule that may extend beyond typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. work hours. Work occurs in various areas of the classroom and building, indoors and outdoors, and may involve standing, kneeling, crouching, and moving while supervising students.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: 319‑558‑2747
• Email: human resources