Substitute Educational Associate

Substitute Educational Associate -  School Year

Newton Community School District – Newton, Iowa

Job : 5817108
Final date to receive applications: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jul 06, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Position: Substitute Educational Associate
Location: Newton Community School District
Substitute Hourly Wage: $15.50/hour
Job Description: See attached

Conditions: Hired applicants must be able to pass both the DCI criminal history background check and the prework physical requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Iowa BOEE Para educator certificate preferred
• Ability to relate effectively to children with special needs
• Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved
• Must maintain a loving, caring, helpful relationship with children
• Must have initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and/or children in need of assistance
• Must be willing to attend training to assist with specific student's needs
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Ability to follow policies and practices

To apply for this position please complete the online application and upload a cover letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.

• The Human Resources Office will receive notification that the application has been submitted.
• HR will send the DCI Background check form to the applicant.
• Upon approval from DCI, applicant will receive information about the substitute onboarding process.

Substitute employees will be notified of available substitute assignments on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent staff. Hours and the frequency of assignments will vary depending on district staffing needs, employee absences, and the substitute's availability.

It is the policy of the Newton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, 1302 1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, , seloverl.ia.us.

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please check with employers.

• Sandy Scotton
• 1302 First Avenue West
• Newton, Iowa 50208
• Phone:
• Email: scottons.ia.us