About this role
Webster City Community School District 2026 27 School Year
Long-Term Elementary Substitute Teacher
Webster City CSD is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Third-Grade Classroom Teacher to lead a vibrant classroom community during the second semester (March 2027 through the end of the school year). Whether you are a licensed teacher looking for a semester-long placement, a retired educator wanting to stay connected, or a candidate navigating alternative licensure pathways, you will be joining a supportive grade-level team that ensures you are never planning alone!
Why Webster City?
We're not just filling a temporary opening we're inviting someone to join a district that:
- Values team collaboration our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) ensure shared planning, curriculum support, and team backing.
- Provides strong support classroom setup, lesson plans, and grade-level peers are ready to assist your transition.
- Serves over 1,750 students across north central Iowa.
- Partners with families from Webster City, Kamrar, Williams, Duncombe, Blairsburg, and surrounding communities.
- Whole grade shares with Stratford Elementary the longest whole-grade sharing program in Iowa.
- Believes strong elementary learning experiences shape a lifetime of success.
Our Mission & Vision
Guided by our mission, Webster City Community School District, in partnership with families and the community, provides a quality education in a safe environment for all students.
Our vision is that our schools foster safe, inclusive, and high-achieving environments where collaboration and research-based teaching prepare students for an ever-changing society.
Kids Matter Most!
Who Should Apply?
- Licensed educators holding an Iowa teaching license (or eligible for substitute authorization / temporary licensure pathways in Iowa).
- Retired teachers who love upper-elementary learners and want a structured, semester-length assignment.
- Individuals enrolled in teacher preparation programs or working toward alternative certification.
- Substitute teachers ready for the consistency, routine, and fulfillment of having their own classroom community for a full semester.
- Team players who value collaboration, patience, clear communication, and a supportive classroom environment.
Position Overview & Primary Responsibilities
As the long-term substitute third-grade teacher, you will assume full instructional responsibilities for the second semester, maintaining instructional momentum and supporting student growth:
- Instructional Delivery: Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in literacy, reading comprehension, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Classroom Culture: Maintain a safe, positive, predictable, and supportive classroom environment where students feel confident and valued.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate regularly with third-grade team members, instructional coaches, and building specialists to align instruction and utilize shared resources.
- Student Progress & Relationships: Build positive relationships with students and families, providing regular communication regarding student progress.
- Routine & Continuity: Maintain established classroom routines, conduct assessments, and participate in school-wide activities and meetings as part of the elementary team.
Licensure & Compliance Requirements
To ensure compliance with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE) standards, applicants must meet one of the following:
- Preferred: Valid Iowa Teaching License with Elementary Classroom (K-6 / Endorsement 102 or K-8 / Endorsement 103) or relevant elementary content endorsements.
- Accepted: Valid Iowa Substitute License or Iowa Substitute Authorization (or eligibility to obtain authorization prior to the start date).
- Candidates currently enrolled in approved teacher preparation programs or holding conditional licenses are strongly encouraged to apply!
Compensation & Terms
- Assignment Duration: Second Semester (January 2027 May 2027).
- Daily Rate / Salary: Long-Term Substitute daily rate per district policy (or prorated certified salary placement for fully licensed educators, per master contract guidelines).
- Support: Access to district professional learning, grade-level curriculum resources, and direct support from administration and grade-level peers.
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Application Information
Application Begins: Today
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Anticipated Job Start Date: January 2027
Applicant Review Plan
The district will review applicants as they are received and may close the job posting early.
How to Apply
- Apply online through: Webster City Community School District - Frontline Recruitment
- Cover Letter, Resume, College Transcripts, and three letters of recommendation
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol screening, and a physical are required.
Questions?
Contact Lanette Willems, Superintendent Secretary
515-832-9200 [email protected]