Long-Term Sub - Elementary Teacher

Indianola Community School District Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
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Job : 5948188

Final date to receive applications: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 11, 2027

We are looking for a long-term substitute teacher to join our elementary team from mid-March through the end of the school year (approx May 28). This position will provide classroom coverage and continuity for our students during a teacher's absence.

INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Position Title:

Teacher, Elementary Long-Term Substitute

Department:
Teaching and Learning

Reports To:

Principal

SUMMARY
:

Temporarily assumes full classroom responsibilities for an extended period to instruct students in activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth following District-approved curriculum.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications:
  
  Valid Iowa teaching license (Standard, Initial, Master or Substitute License) issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE). Note on Substitute Authorizations:
  Candidates holding a BOEE Substitute Authorization may only serve up to 10 consecutive days in a 30-day period in the same assignment, so would not be eligible for a long-term substitute teaching position.
• Experience:
  
  Prior teaching, student teaching, or substitute experience preferred.
• Clearances:
  Mandatory Criminal Fingerprint and Background Check;
  Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular, reliable basis for the duration of the long-term assignment.
• Teaches District-approved curriculum daily and translates lesson plans into development all-appropriate learning experiences for elementary students.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, providing individualized and small group instruction to differentiate learning.
• Creates a safe, positive classroom environment conducive to learning and tailored to student needs.
• Employes a variety of instructional techniques and media to guide learning toward grade-level Iowa Core standards.
• Establishes clear learning objectives and maintains standards of student behavior to ensure an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evalutes students' academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as required.
• Identifies student needs, assissts in developing strategies for individual education plans (IEPs) daily, and makes referrals as needed.
• Communicates regularly with parents and guardians via newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences as needed or directed.
• Assists administration in implementing school rules, safety precautions, and district policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises students during classroom activities, recess, arrival/dismissal, and other school-related activities; oversees teacher associates or volunteers as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skills:
  
  Strong classroom management, elementary-level differentiated instruction, effective oral and written communication, and use of instructional technology.
• Knowledge:
  Sound understanding ofearly childhood/elementary developmental stages, foundational literacy and numeracy pedagogy, and Iowa Core standards.
• Abilities:
  Ability to step seamlessly into an established elementary classroom, build strong relationships with young learners, collaborate with grade-level teams, and maintain confidentiality.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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