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Substitute Educational Associate - 2026-2027 School Year

Part-time

Newton Community School District

Newton, IAPart-time$15.5/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$15.5/hr
Location
Newton, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Iowa BOEE Paraeducator Certificate

Job overview

Newton Community School District is hiring a Substitute Educational Associate - 2026-2027 School Year. The Newton Community School District is seeking a Substitute Educational Associate for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves providing support on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent staff, with hours and frequency varying based on district needs and the substitute's availability. The position requires the ability to effectively relate to children with special needs and maintain a loving, caring, and helpful relationship with them.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, GED, and Attend Training. Important skills include Relate Effectively To Children With Special Needs, Emotional Maturity, Emotional Stability, Maintain Loving, Caring, Helpful Relationship With Children, Initiative, and Insight To Anticipate Problem Situations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Relate Effectively to Children With Special NeedsEmotional MaturityEmotional StabilityMaintain Loving, Caring, Helpful Relationship With ChildrenInitiativeInsight to Anticipate Problem SituationsInsight to Anticipate Children in Need of AssistanceWillingness to Attend TrainingAbility to Follow Policies and Practices

Qualifications

DCI Criminal History Background CheckPrework Physical RequirementsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentIowa BOEE Paraeducator Certificate

Full job description

Substitute Educational Associate - 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 1512

  • Position Type:

Substitute/ Substitute - Educational Associate

  • Date Posted:

7/6/2026

  • Location:

Newton Community School District

  • Date Available:

2026-2027 School Year

  • Closing Date:

04/30/2027

Position: Substitute Educational Associate

Location: Newton Community School District

Substitute Hourly Wage: $15.50/hour

Job Description: See attached

*Hired applicants must be able to pass both the DCI criminal history background check and the prework physical requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Iowa BOEE Paraeducator certificate preferred.

  • Ability to relate effectively to children with special needs.

  • Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.

  • Must maintain a loving, caring, helpful relationship with children.

  • Must have initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and/or children in need of assistance.

  • Must be willing to attend training to assist with specific student's needs.

  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

  • Ability to follow policies and practices.

To apply for this position please complete the online application and upload a cover letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.

  • The Human Resources Office will receive notification that the application has been submitted.

  • 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.

Position Information:Substitute employees will benotified of available substitute assignmentson 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, [email protected] .

NCSD Website : https://www.newtoncsd.org/

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