What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher - 2026-2027 School Year position at Newton Community School District?
POSITION: Substitute Teacher
LOCATIONS: All school buildings in the Newton Community School District
- Newton Community School District is looking for Substitute Teachers!
- Full day or half day shifts available.
- We use an online system where you can pick the jobs to match your availability.
2026-2027 Substitute Teacher Pay Rates:
- Base Rate: Hourly: $20
- 8 Hour Day: $160
- 4 hour Day: $80
- Long Term Rate begins on Day 21 of a consecutive day assignment for the same classroom - $25.98/hour. (This requires a Teacher or Substitute License.)
Requirements: Current Iowa licensure (Teacher/Substitute License/Substitute Authorization) required. https://boee.iowa.gov/
The following additional requirements are needed to complete the application:
- Copy of your Iowa Teaching License
- Copy of Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Certificate
- Transcripts from University/College
To apply for this position please complete the online application and upload a cover letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.
- Once you have submitted your application, the Human Resources Office will receive notification from AppliTrack.
- HR will then send the DCI Background check form to the applicant.
- Upon approval from DCI, applicant will receive information about the substitute onboarding process.
HELPFUL LINKS:
- Iowa Board of Education: https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure
- Iowa Substitute Authorization Course: https://www.heartlandaea.org/professional-learning/licensure-info/sub-auth/
- AEA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training Certificate link: https://www.heartlandaea.org/mandatory-non-mandatory-training/
Position Information: 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.
Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
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, (641) 792-5809, seloverl@newton.k12.ia.us .
NCSD Website: https://www.newtoncsd.org/
Salary : $20 - $160