Substitute Educational Associate - School Year
Posted 17 hours 42 minutes ago by Newton Public School
Substitute Educational Associate - School Year JobID: 1319
Position Details- Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute - Educational Associate
- Date Posted: 7/1/2025
- Location: Newton Community School District
- Date Available: School Year
- Closing Date: 05/15/2026
Location: Newton Community School District
Substitute Hourly Wage: $15/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- High school diploma or equivalent
- Iowa BOEE Paraeducator certificate preferred.
- 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's needs.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Ability to follow policies and practices.
To apply for this position please complete the online application and upload a cover letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.
Application Process- The Human Resources Office will receive notification that the application has been submitted.
- HR will then send the DCI Background check form to the applicant.
- Upon approval from DCI, applicant will receive information about the substitute onboarding process.
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 1 st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208 .