Long Term Substitute(3rd Grade)

Webster City Community School District | 2026 – 27 School Year

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

First grade is a time of incredible transformation where young learners solidify foundational reading skills, dive into math concepts, build independence, and form lasting friendships. Stepping into a classroom mid-year requires a special kind of educator: someone who brings stability, warmth, enthusiasm, and a seamless transition for young minds.

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 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.
• Believes strong early 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 first grade 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 nurturing classroom environment.

Position Overview & Primary Responsibilities

As the long-term substitute first-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, foundational reading skills, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Classroom Culture: Maintain a safe, positive, predictable, and supportive classroom environment where young learners feel confident and valued.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate regularly with first-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 Early Childhood 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 (March 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: March 2027
• Applicant Review Plan: The district will review applications as they are received.

How to Apply

Apply online through: Webster City Community School District - Frontline Recruitment

Please include:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume
• College Transcripts & Teaching License / Substitute Authorization details
• Three references or 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