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Certification (One of the following):

• Current Iowa Teaching License
• Current Iowa Substitute License
• Current Iowa Substitute Authorization License

Employment Requirements:

• Successful background check
• Completed physical, TB, and drug screen
• Desire to continue career improvement and support student achievement
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with staff, students, parents, community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability

Essential Job Functions:

• A substitute teacher is responsible for creating an environment which enables each student to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of their regular teacher
• A substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student's progress, and manages the learning environment
• Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate
• Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction
• Follow lesson plans as required by school
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the lesson plans
• Address the various learning styles of students accordingly
• Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students
• Ensure that all activities conform to district and building rules and regulations
• Demonstrate professional practices in teaching
• Effectively assess student performance and provide students with effective feedback
• Be present in the classroom and available to students when class is in session
• Assist with supervision of hallways, playgrounds, and parking lots, as requested between classes and before and after school
• Discuss any serious problems that may occur while on duty with the building administrator
• Other duties, as assigned, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of position
• For long-term assignments, you may be required to develop lesson plans; create, administer, and grade tests/assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; and attend school related functions.

We are excited that you are interested in becoming a sub for our district. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email with a link to complete the background check release form.

Please visit our website,www.waterlooschools.orgto learn more about our district!