What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Special Education Self Contained Elementary Substitute position at Maquoketa Community School District?
Cardinal Elementary
Long Term Substitute
Special Education Self-Contained Classroom
2026-2027 School Year
Qualifications:
- Long-Term Substitute Authorization
- An understanding of the unique needs of elementary special education students and a strong desire to work with elementary school students
Duties:
- Plan, provide or facilitate the academic instruction, behavior accommodations and/or the health needs according to student IEPs.
- Supervise and oversee the daily schedule of special education associate
- Work collaboratively with students and staff to meet the building and districtwide initiatives
- As per job description
Preference will be given to the candidate who:
- Will be able to collaborate and co-teach in the building with general and special education teachers
- Possesses the best qualifications and trainings to meet the needs of the students
- Has a working knowledge of strategies to meet the behavior and academic goals of special education students and Building Initiatives (PLC/PBIS/Leader in Me)
- Presents the strongest interview
- Evident of being collaborative, has a growth mindset and is flexible
Rate of Compensation:
- As per 2026-27 Teachers Master Contract
Apply online at: https://iowaworks.gov
Supt. Tara Notz
Maquoketa Community Schools
612 South Vermont
Maquoketa, IA 52060
EEO/AA
It is the policy of Maquoketa Community School District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status (for programs). Maquoketa Community School District offers career and technical education programs in the following service areas: Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Human Services and Industrial Technology. If you have a question or complaint related to this policy, or for information about the district’s grievance procedures, please contact Superintendent Notz, 612 S. Vermont St. Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 at 563-652-4984, tnotz@maquoketaschools.org or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD: (800) 877-8339, Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.