Substitute Teaching

Why Substitute Teach At ADM?

Located just 8 minutes west of the Des Moines metro area, the ADM Community School District has a history of high academic levels of achievement and receives strong support from parents, students, and the local community.  Take a look at the following resources to learn more at ADM.

Substitute Teacher Pay

• Daily Rate: $165.00
• Retired Teacher Daily Rate: $185.00 (requires IPERS documentation)
• Long Term Sub Daily Rate (after 10 consecutive days subbing in the same position): $196.46
• Hourly Rate for a certified substitute fulfilling a classified hourly position: $17.50 per hour
• Hourly Rate for a retired certified substitute fulfilling a classified hourly position: $19.50 per hour

IPERS Benefit

• All ADM substitute teachers are automatically enrolled and receive IPERS immediately with no conditions.

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply and Submit Certification Documentation

Directions: The documents listed below will need to be attached and submitted with your application. Please contact Cara Trudeau, HR Manager, at cara.trudeau@admschools.org with questions.

• Resume
• Current Iowa Teaching License or Substitute Authorization Certificate
• Official College transcript (Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted)
• Retired teachers must supply an IPERS Award Letter in order to earn the retired teacher rate 
• Certificates of completion for these required trainings:
  • Right to Know – Hazardous Chemicals  (no expiration date)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (valid for 1 year from date taken)
  • Chapter 103 – Overview of Seclusion and Restraint (valid for 3 years from date taken)
  • Mandatory Reporter – Child Abuse (valid for 3 years from date taken)

Trainings may be found on the AEA training website.  

Step 2: Complete Required Employment Forms:

Directions: All required forms listed below will be sent to you electronically upon application completion.
Cara Trudeau, HR Manager, will reach out to arrange a time for her to collect and process your completed employment forms. 

• I9 – two support ID documents required as listed
• Federal W4
• Iowa W4
• Direct Deposit Form
• Technology Acceptable Use Policy (read, review, and sign)
• Acknowledgement of review & understanding of the ADM Certified Substitute Handbook 

Step 3: Complete Background Check (exempt if initial license status)

Directions: A link to begin a background check will be emailed to you.  Please fill out the background check request form within 7 days of receiving it in order to initiate the background check process.

Please email Cara Trudeau with any questions.