Long Term Substitute(3rd Grade) JobID: 418

+ Position Type:

Substitute/ Substitute Teacher

+ Date Posted:

11/9/2026

+ Location:

Sunset Heights Elementary

+ Date Available:

03/29/2027

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 Teacherto 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 studentsacross north central Iowa.

+ Partners with familiesfrom 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 educatorsholding an Iowa teaching license (or eligible for substitute authorization / temporary licensure pathways in Iowa).

+ Retired teacherswho love upper-elementary learners and want a structured, semester-length assignment.

+ Individuals enrolled in teacher preparation programsor working toward alternative certification.

+ Substitute teachersready for the consistency, routine, and fulfillment of having their own classroom community for a full semester.

+ Team playerswho 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 (https://www.applitrack.com/webstercity/onlineapp/)

+ 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

lwillems@wcschools.org (lwillems@wcschoolsl.org)