Substitute Educational Associate - 2026-2027 School Year

Position

Substitute Educational Associate – Newton Community School District.
Substitute Hourly Wage: $15.50/hour.
Job Description: See attached.

Substitute employees will be notified of available assignments on an as‑needed basis to fill in for absent staff. Hours and frequency of assignments will vary depending on district staffing needs, employee absences, and the substitute's availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to relate effectively to children with special needs.
• Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Must maintain a loving, caring, helpful relationship with children.
• Must have initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and/or children in need of assistance.
• Must be willing to attend training to assist with specific student needs.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to follow policies and practices.
• Hired applicants must be able to pass both the DCI criminal history background check and the pre‑work physical requirements.

Application Process

To apply for this position please complete the online application and upload a cover letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.

• The Human Resources Office will receive notification that the application has been submitted.
• HR will send the DCI Background check form to the applicant.
• Upon approval from DCI, the applicant will receive information about the substitute onboarding process.

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 1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, (641) 792‑5809, seloverl@newton.k12.ia.us.