STAFF PERSONNEL
LICENSED
Series 400
Policy Title: Substitute Teachers Code No. 410.1
The Board recognizes the need for substitute teachers. Substitute teachers shall be licensed to teach in Iowa.
It shall be the responsibility of Human Resources 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 10 or more consecutive days in the same position shall be paid according to the prevailing salary schedule based upon qualifications and experience. Substitute licensed employees are expected to perform the same duties as the licensed employees.
Approved: April 13, 2004
Reviewed: May 14, 2019
Revised: May 14, 2019
Legal Reference: Code of Iowa) §§ 20.1, .4(5), .9; 281 I.A.C.
Cross Reference: 405.1 Licensed Employee Defined; 405.2 Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection