
Long-Term Elementary Art Substitute Teacher (part time)
Part-timeJohnston Community School District
Johnston, IAPart-time / Temporary / Per Diem$165–235Seen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The long-term elementary art substitute teacher serves Horizon, Timber Ridge, Wallace DK, and JTP on assigned days in a six-day cycle. The anticipated assignment lasts 12 weeks beginning January 12, 2027, with a spring break March 12–19. Substitutes are called and used as needed, with no guarantee of hours or days.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Full job description
Job ID: 5981776
Subject: Elementary Art serving Horizon, Timber Ridge, Wallace DK & JTP
Schedule: Assigned to days 2, 3, 5 & 6 of a 6-day cycle; days 2 & 5 approx. 8:30am - 3:00pm, days 3 & 6 approx. 8:30 am - 12:00pm
Anticipated Dates: 12 weeks beginning January 12, 2027 (spring break March 12-19)
Daily substitute rate for half-day: $165 per day; increasing to $185 on 11th consecutive day, $235 on 21st consecutive day
$500 incentive to teacher substitutes that work 50 or more days in a semester.
Qualifications, Certification, and Experience:
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Punctuality and attendance - - regularly begins and ends tasks on time
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Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students,
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parents and staff
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Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community- Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools
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Respects differing points of view
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Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups
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Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations
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Actively supports expectations of student behaviour outside of the classroom during the school day
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The teacher demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner
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The teacher uses humor when appropriate
Performance Responsibilities:
Personal Performance Criteria
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Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
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Contributes to creating a positive work environment
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Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
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Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
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Works independently and with confidence
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Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
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Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
Professional Performance Criteria
Instructional Process
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Teaching to local curriculum standards
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Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do
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Communicates learning goals to students and parents
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Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning
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Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning
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Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules
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Corrects inappropriate behaviour in an appropriate and timely manner
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Reinforces positive behaviours
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Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviours
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Establishes and maintains rapport with students
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Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation
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Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences
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Lessons align with the district standards and assessments
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Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest
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Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning
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Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies
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Uses effective instructional techniques
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Uses instructional time effectively
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Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture
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Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning
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Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook
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Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning styles
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Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn
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Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias
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Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions
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Provides students with opportunities for success
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Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work
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Uses effective assessment strategies
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Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning
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Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures
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Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product
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Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities
Terms of Employment: Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,204 open Substitute Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$165–235
- 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.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
- 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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