Ames Community School District, where your journey matters! ACSD promotes an educational environment that is racially, ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse to broaden students' academic experience and to enrich our District. We are focused on creating and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organizational culture and in our community.

Become an Ames Community School District Substitute Teacher:

• Enjoy a flexible schedule - work when and where you want, Preschool-12th grade.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans.
• Establishes rapport and remains focused on student needs to maximize learning.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned.
• Maintains a professional appearance as example to students. 
• Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed or listed in assigned position. 
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourages self-discipline and responsibility.
• Creates a sense of belonging and welcoming environment for all students and staff.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Onsite work required.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: Possess either a valid Iowa Substitute License, Substitute Authorization, or Iowa Teaching License and be able to pass a criminal background check. Must be adaptable, collaborative, and an effective problem-solver. The following trainings are required prior to starting as a substitute teacher: Mandatory Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens, Seclusion and Restraint: Chapter 103. 

Compensation: $140 for daily assignments.

Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1077All employees of the Ames Community School District must pass a background check. ACSD is an E-Verify employer.
To learn more about the Ames Community School District, visit our websites:

• District Website 
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• Amazing Magazine 

It is the policy of the Ames 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, gender identity 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 Sharday Grove, Acting Human Resources Director, sharday.grove@ames.k12.ia.us, District Offices, 2005 24^th St. Ames, IA 50010, (515) 268-6610.