Substitute Math Teacher High School

Fort Dodge Community School District Fort Dodge Senior High School - Fort Dodge, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job : 5943800

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Full Time Substitute

Supervisor:
Building Administrator
Contract Length: 190 days or until suitable replacement is found.
Job Classification:
Professional Support
FLSA Status:
Exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3600 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Under general supervision of the school principal, a full time substitute provides a high-quality education through delivering effective instruction and supervision of students in order to best meet the student's academic and social-emotional needs. The full time substitute ensures instruction continues when a teaching vacancy cannot be filled.

• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Creates a welcoming and engaging learning environment for all students.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by actively taking part in professional learning communities and other opportunities.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with 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.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation and lunch.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Reliable work attendance is required.

• Current substitute authorization through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy enabling differentiation
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system, technology devices and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coworkers and the greater…