Substitute Educational Associate 2026-2027 School Year

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:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Iowa BOEE Paraeducator certificate preferred.
3. Ability to relate effectively to children with special needs.
4. Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
5. Must maintain a loving caring helpful relationship with children.
6. Must have initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and/or children in need of assistance.
7. Must be willing to attend training to assist with specific students needs.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
9. Ability to follow policies and practices.

• The Human Resources Office will receive notification that the application has been submitted.
• HR willthen 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 be notified of available substitute assignments on 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 substitutes 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 1stAvenue West Newton Iowa 50208 .

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