The board recognizes the need for substitute teachers. Substitute teachers shall be licensed to teach in Iowa.

It shall be the responsibility of the building principal to maintain a list of substitute teachers who may be called upon to replace regular contract licensed employees. Individuals whose names do not appear on this list will not be employed as a substitute without specific approval of the superintendent. It shall be the responsibility of the building principal to fill absences with substitute teachers immediately.

Substitute teachers will be paid a per diem rate. Substitutes employed for more than 10 consecutive days in the same position will be paid according to the Step 1, Lane 1 of the current teaching salary schedule. Substitute licensed employees are expected to perform the same duties as the licensed employees.

Approved: 03/15/2021                        Reviewed: 02/15/2021                       Revised: 02/15/2021

It is within the discretion of the board to offer an education program during the summer recess. Licensed employees who volunteer or who are appointed to deliver the summer education program are compensated in addition to their regular duties during the school academic year, unless such arrangements are made prior to determining the employee's compensation for the year.

Should the board determine a summer education program is necessary, licensed employees will be given the opportunity to volunteer for the positions available. If the board determines a course must be offered and no licensed employee volunteers for the Position, the board will make the necessary arrangements to fill the position. The board will consider applications from volunteers of current licensed employees in conjunction with other applications.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the need for and the delivery of the summer education program.

Approved: 03/15/2021                        Reviewed: 02/15/2021                       Revised: 02/15/2021

The board may employ education aides or other instructional support personnel to assist licensed personnel in non-teaching duties, including, but not limited to:

managing and maintaining records, materials and equipment; attending to the physical needs of children; and performing other limited services to support teaching duties when such duties are determined and directed by the teacher.

Education associates who hold a teaching certificate are compensated at the rate of pay established for their position as an education aide. It is the responsibility of the principal to supervise education aides.

Approved: 03/15/2021                        Reviewed: 02/15/2021                       Revised: 02/15/2021