Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

The Shenandoah Community School District is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers.

Position Summary:

Provide daily classroom coverage for absent teachers in assigned grade levels/subject areas. Maintain a safe, respectful learning environment and ensure continuity of instruction. Follow district policies, school procedures, and the lesson plans provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow written lesson plans and classroom routines left by the teacher.
• Deliver instruction, facilitate activities, and support student learning as assigned.
• Maintain classroom management consistent with district expectations.
• Take attendance and complete required documentation (safety, discipline, medical issues).
• Communicate concerns promptly to the building office/administrator.
• Provide appropriate supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, recess, and during transitions.
• Use classroom technology and district systems as directed.
• Maintain a professional, respectful demeanor with students, staff, and families.
• Follow all safety procedures, including emergency drills and building protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain Substitute Authorization or Substitute License according to the requirements of the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE).
• High school diploma minimum; additional education preferred (district may specify AA/BA/BS depending on needs).
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Work Schedules & Assignment Detail:

• On-call/as-needed; assignments may be half-day or full-day.
• Possible placements: preschool, elementary, middle school, high school.
• School days start at 8:00am. Report time is at 7:45am.
• May accept jobs through Absence Management.

Compensation: $160.00/day

Training:
Training Expectations (Mandatory Reporter:
Child Abuse, Bloodborne Pathogens, Suicide Prevention & Postvention, Adverse Childhood Experiences:
From Toxic Environmental Stresses, Protecting Student Privacy in Schools: FERPA, PPRA, HIPAA, and COPPA, and Free Speech and Intellectual Freedom.