Long-Term Substitute Teacher: 5–8 Special Education

Long-Term Substitute Teacher – 5–8 Special Education

Job Type
Substitute – Long-Term Substitute Classroom Teacher

Job Type Description
Saydel Community School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for grades 5–8 from January 5 through February 9. This position will support students with IEPs through delivering specially designed instruction, monitoring progress, and maintaining a consistent and structured learning environment during the teacher’s absence.

Pay:
Long-term substitute teacher pay rate is $200/day.
Bonus pay:

• $250 after 25 whole days of substitute teaching

• An additional $250 after 50 whole days

• $500 after 100 whole days

Scope:
To provide high-quality instruction and support for students with IEPs, helping them make progress toward their academic, behavioral, and functional goals.

Reports to:
Building Principal and Director of Special Education

Requirements:

• Meets licensure requirements of the Iowa Department of Education

• Valid Iowa teaching license preferred; Special Education endorsement (K–8 Strategist I or II) strongly preferred

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows and implements the instructional program of study designed for students with IEPs in grades 5–8

• Provides specially designed instruction aligned to existing IEP goals

• Maintains a learning environment that is positive, structured, and conducive to student success

• Supports the learning process and helps students meet stated goals and objectives

• Demonstrates competence in classroom and behavior management

• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning and progress

• Collaborates with special education paras, general education teachers, and support staff as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. It is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required.