Substitutes

Thank you for considering the option of becoming a substitute within Urbandale Schools. The following overview has been developed in order to highlight key information and help answer questions. Whether you’re interested in becoming a substitute or have not yet found a contracted position, we encourage you to gain experience and networking opportunities by becoming a substitute at Urbandale Schools.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
  • All substitute teacher applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
  • Substitute teachers must have a valid State of Iowa teaching license or substitute authorization issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
  • Substitute Teacher pay rate is $165/day; $82.50/half day. Once a substitute teacher has substituted for 50 days, their pay rate will increase to $185/day (this resets every school year).
  • Click here for the application: 2024-25 Substitute Teacher Application
SUBSTITUTE ASSOCIATES
  • All substitute associate applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
  • Substitute Special Education Associate pay rate is $17.02/hr.
  • Substitute General Education Associate pay rate is $15.62/hr.
  • Click here for the application: 2024-25 Substitute Associate Application
SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS
SUBSTITUTES for NUTRITION SERVICES
  • All substitute Nutrition Services applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
  • Substitute Production Kitchen General Workers pay rate is $17.02/hr.
  • Substitute Serving Kitchen General Workers pay rate is $15.71/hr.
  • Click here for the application: 2024-25 Substitute Nutrition Services Application

Urbandale Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to seeing you!