Substitute Teacher Assistant

Iowa

Date Posted : 10-12-2026

Number of Openings : 1

Employment Type : Full Time

About the Employer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Job Title

Substitute Associate/Paraeducator ($120.00- $145.00) per day

Position Summary

The classroom associate is supervised by a classroom or special education teacher and may do a variety of tasks throughout the school day.

Tasks Assigned by the Teacher or Principal

Additional tasks may be assigned by the teacher or principal from time to time as needed.

Tasks Performed with Students

• Riding in a school vehicle to transport a student to/from school.
• Accompanying individual student(s) to each recess and/or breakfast and lunch.
• Instructing individual or small groups of students under the supervision and planning of a teacher.
• Accompanying students to special classes (art, music, PE) and on field trips.
• Implementing and monitoring student behavior plans under the supervision of a classroom or special education teacher (may include physically removing a student from the classroom and taking for a time out).
• Supervising a classroom for a short period of time under the supervision of another teacher or the building principal.
• Before and after school supervision of students.

Clerical Tasks for Teachers, Including Such Things As

Preparing materials for lessons, Helping with bulletin boards, Checking papers, Laminating.

Associate Tasks May Change From Day to Day or Throughout the Year

Associate tasks may change from day to day or throughout the year, thus it is important for teacher associates to be flexible and have a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed.

Scheduling

Associate schedules are determined by the building principal based on student needs.

Application Process

All applications are to be completed online. Position: Substitute Teacher Location: Fairfield Community School District Description/Requirements FCSD needs substitute teachers at all levels. Applicants need to upload a copy of their Iowa Teaching Certificate, Substitute Certification, Substitute Authorization, or documentation showing pending certification from the Board of Education Examiners. A cover letter and resume are optional. Additionally, there is training certification that needs to be completed by all substitutes: Bloodborne Pathogens,FERPA, Mandatory Reporter-Both Child and Dependent Adult, Suicide Prevention and Postvention, Chapter 103, Bullying/ Harassment Prevention and Intervention-Foundations and Title IX.

Application Process (Continued)

All applications are to be completed online. To complete an online application, please go to the district website www.fairfieldsfuture.org and click on Employment Opportunities. ( http://www.fairfieldsfuture.org )

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Public Notice: It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity 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 the district's Title IX Coordinator and Foster Care Point of Contact-Zach Wigle, Superintendent/Director of Curriculum Fairfield Community School District Act Center Central Office, 403 South 20th St., Fairfield, IA 52556. Telephone: (641) 472-2655 Email: Zach.Wigle@fairfieldsfuture.org or the Equity Coordinator-Evan Marten SBO, Fairfield Community School District Act Center Central Office, 403 South 20th St., Fairfield, IA 52556. Telephone: (641) 472-2655 Email: Evan.Marten@fairfieldsfuture.org

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