Instructional Substitute Teacher

About the Employer

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Job Title

Permanent Building Substitute - 2026-27 School Year (1 Opening) .875 FTE

Job Description

Job Title: Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Position Type: Full-time (5 days/35 hours/week), 2026-27 School Year
Reports to: Building Principal or Designee
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
Start Date: TBD, 26-27 School Year

Key Responsibilities

Deliver instruction and maintain classroom routines in accordance with teacher-provided lesson plans. Manage classroom behavior and create a respectful and safe learning environment. Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and during school-related events. Follow all school and district policies, including safety and emergency procedures. Collaborate with staff to support student learning and building-wide initiatives. Fill in for various grade levels and content areas with minimal advance notice.

Qualifications

Must be an approved substitute teacher registered through the SubCentral Assignment System at subcentral.gwaea.org.
Must hold a valid Substitute Authorization or Teaching License through the State of Iowa to register with SubCentral.

Schedule & Compensation

Work Days: Monday-Friday, seven hours per day. Compensation: $25.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligible for District Health Insurance, including a district contribution of $259/month.
This is a one-year non-renewal position. Candidates must reapply every year.
170 Day Work Calendar.

Ideal Candidate

Brings energy, creativity, and reliability to the classroom.
Enjoys working with students and values building relationships.
Thrives in a dynamic and collaborative educational environment.
Is eager to contribute to school culture and team effort.
Has prior teaching or classroom experience.
Demonstrates the ability to manage classrooms and implement behavior expectations.
Adapts quickly and follows lesson plans with minimal supervision.
Understands procedures necessary to maintain a safe and orderly school environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently demonstrates manual dexterity, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching and handling with various frequencies.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.
The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workday.
The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom and building, including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc.
The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when required by instructional activities and when supervising students outside of the classroom.

Compliance

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an equal opportunity employer.
The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.
If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747.