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Adel Elementary Long-term Substitute Teacher, 1st Grade

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District

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Compensation
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Location
Adel, IA
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid K-6 Teacher License

Job overview

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District seeks a long-term substitute teacher for a first-grade classroom, starting in early December for approximately six weeks. The ideal candidate has experience with literacy and math instructional best practices and classroom technology integration. The school uses the Professional Learning Community model and describes its staff as energetic and collaborative.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Literacy InstructionMath InstructionClassroom Technology IntegrationEvidence-Based InstructionDifferentiated InstructionCollaborationCommunicationTechnology-Enhanced Learning

Qualifications

Valid K-6 Teacher LicenseReading or Math Endorsement

Full job description

Adel Elementary Long-term Substitute Teacher, 1st Grade JobID: 639

  • Position Type:

Certified Substitute/ Substitute Teacher -Elementary

  • Date Posted:

11/5/2026

  • Location:

Adel Elementary

The Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District is seeking applicants interested in fulfilling a long term substitute teaching position for a 1st Grade classroom for approximately 6 weeks early December start.

Adel Elementary is a progressive preschool through first grade building with small class sizes and an energetic, collaborative staff. Adel Elementary educates approximately 400 students and is located directly west of Waukee on the edge of the Des Moines metropolitan area.

The ideal candidate would have experience using best practices in literacy and math instruction and have experience with technology integration within the classroom. The ADM staff uses the Professional Learning Community model.

Requirements:

  • Valid Teacher License K-6 Endorsement

  • Reading or Math endorsement preferred

Primary roles and essential functions of this teacher include:

  • Belief that each and every learner can achieve and work to make a positive impact in students' lives

  • Knowledge of practices for a classroom including current research and evidence-based instructional practices

  • Commitment to differentiated instruction

  • Highly collaborative working with general education teachers both in and outside the grade level, interventionists and parents

  • Strong communication skills

  • Knowledge of using technology to enhance learning

Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application with a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation and credentials

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,204 open Substitute Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$40–43K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$18–22/hr249 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 45 open Substitute Teacher jobs in Iowa and 1,204 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Substitute Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (68 postings).
Education
217 of the 1,204 open Substitute Teacher jobs (18%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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