Building Substitute Teacher - Elementary

Title: Building Substitute Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification: Administrative Support
Immediate Supervisor: Chief Officer of Human Resources/Equity and assigned building principal

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for creating an environment which enables each
student to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of theirregular teacher. A Building Substitute Teacher provides instruction, encourages a student’sprogress and manages the learning environment.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university

Certification

• Substitute Authorization, License, or other qualifiying license with the Iowa BOEE 

Experience

• Dependent on specific open position

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and
• community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation,
• gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic
• status or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related
• to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal
• opportunity and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Technology Requirements
• Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
• Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites, search function, student information
• systems, basis promethean)
• High computer skills (familiarity with Education Tech Tools, Informational systems
• specific to position
• Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired

Supervision of Others:

• Para educators assisting in classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

Job Duties:

• Implements existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
• Instructs students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction.
• Follows lesson plans as required by the assigned school.
• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the lesson plans.
• Addresses the various learning styles of the students accordingly.
• Facilitates the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Establishes a positive learning environment and responds to the individual needs of students.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district and building rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates professional practices in teaching.
• Effectively assesses student performance and provides students with effective feedback.
• Remains present in the classroom and interacts with students when class is in session.
• Assists with supervision of hallways, playgrounds and parking lots, as requested between
• classes and before/after school.
• Discusses any serious problems that may occur while on duty with the building administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator or designee.
• For long-term assignments, you may be required to:
• Develop appropriate lesson plans.
• Create, administer and grade tests/assignments.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Attend school related functions.
• Maintains the safety of students or follows basic safety practices
• Manages the classroom.
• Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, activeengagement and self-regulation for every student.
• Establishes, communicates, models and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.
• Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for learning.
• Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
• Maintains an environment conducive to learning for students of all abilities with sensitivity and responsibility to cultural diversity.
• Manages student behavior in accordance with administrative regulations and guidelines, school board policies and legal requirements.
• Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities.
• Adheres to board policies, regulations, district procedures and contractual obligations.
• Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and
• individual district policies and regulations.
• Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
• Collaborates with students, families, colleagues and communities to enhance
• student learning.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Provides and maintains accurate records and information.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Attends and participates in required district, department/program, building and meetings as scheduled.
• Selects appropriate channels for resolving conflicts, concerns or problems.
• Dresses to promote a professional image so as not to disrupt the educational environment.

Terms of Employment: 188 day assignment
Date Last Revised: 7/24/2020

Additional information available here

Salary : $33,088