
Current Substitute Positions
Substitute Positions
“Substitutes” or “temporary” employees assist in a variety of programs on campus. These positions are on-call, as-needed positions and have no guarantee of hours/schedule. If you are interested in one of the following substitute positions, please complete an online application or visit our campus to fill out an application in person.
If you have any questions about employment at ISD, please email human.resources@iaedb.org or contact us at 712.366.3253 (Voice) or 712.796.1203 (Videophone).

Head Boys Basketball Coach
If you are interested in this position:
- Please apply here with the included link. Be sure to include your coaching/basketball experience either in the application or include a letter/resume with this information). Pre-hire satisfactory background checks including abuse registry, criminal history, and motor vehicle records are required.
Practices are expected to start in November. Away games include overnight trips to other Deaf schools in the mid-West
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Activities Director, Tyler Kerger [tyler.kerger@iaedb.org]. If selected for the coaching positions, candidate must obtain the required State of Iowa coaching certification.
NOTE: Currently licensed teachers qualify for a two year conditional coaching authorization, which would allow the individual to coach for two years, while completing the requirements for the complete authorization.
There are several options for “Coaching Authorization Programs” (the courses required for the coaching authorization) available state-wide. A list of these options and information about the coaching certification can be found on Iowa’s Board of Educational Examiner’s (BOEE) webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/coaching/
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
If you are interested in this position:
- Please apply here with the included link. Be sure to include your coaching/basketball experience either in the application or include a letter/resume with this information). Pre-hire satisfactory background checks including abuse registry, criminal history, and motor vehicle records are required.
Practices are expected to start in November. Away games include overnight trips to other Deaf schools in the mid-West
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Activities Director, Tyler Kerger [tyler.kerger@iaedb.org]. If selected for the coaching positions, candidate must obtain the required State of Iowa coaching certification.
NOTE: Currently licensed teachers qualify for a two year conditional coaching authorization, which would allow the individual to coach for two years, while completing the requirements for the complete authorization.
There are several options for “Coaching Authorization Programs” (the courses required for the coaching authorization) available state-wide. A list of these options and information about the coaching certification can be found on Iowa’s Board of Educational Examiner’s (BOEE) webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/coaching/
Head Volleyball Coach
If you are interested in this position:
- Please apply here with the included link. Be sure to include your coaching/basketball experience either in the application or include a letter/resume with this information). Pre-hire satisfactory background checks including abuse registry, criminal history, and motor vehicle records are required.
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Activities Director, Tyler Kerger [tyler.kerger@iaedb.org]. If selected for the coaching positions, candidate must obtain the required State of Iowa coaching certification.
NOTE: Currently licensed teachers qualify for a two year conditional coaching authorization, which would allow the individual to coach for two years, while completing the requirements for the complete authorization.
There are several options for “Coaching Authorization Programs” (the courses required for the coaching authorization) available state-wide. A list of these options and information about the coaching certification can be found on Iowa’s Board of Educational Examiner’s (BOEE) webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/coaching/
Assistant Volleyball Coach
If you are interested in this position:
- Please apply here with the included link. Be sure to include your coaching/basketball experience either in the application or include a letter/resume with this information). Pre-hire satisfactory background checks including abuse registry, criminal history, and motor vehicle records are required.
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Activities Director, Tyler Kerger [tyler.kerger@iaedb.org]. If selected for the coaching positions, candidate must obtain the required State of Iowa coaching certification.
NOTE: Currently licensed teachers qualify for a two year conditional coaching authorization, which would allow the individual to coach for two years, while completing the requirements for the complete authorization.
There are several options for “Coaching Authorization Programs” (the courses required for the coaching authorization) available state-wide. A list of these options and information about the coaching certification can be found on Iowa’s Board of Educational Examiner’s (BOEE) webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/coaching/
Substitute Teacher
Pay: $150/day
The Iowa sub teacher licensing is easier with new options. Have an associate or bachelor’s degree in any field? Consider the substitute license. Sign language skills and/or experience working with the deaf strongly preferred. See FAQs below for more information.
Have an associates or BA in any field? The sub authorization is an option for you.
Substitute Teacher/School Assistant (Paraeducator) FAQs
You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions in ASL or in English.
Registered Nurse
Rate/Salary: $30/hr
Work in school health center providing medical care to student. All shifts available.
Foodworker
Pay: $14.31/hr
Assist with meal prep; serving; and cleaning in the school cafeteria.
Weekend Van Driver/Chaperone
Primarily scheduled on Fridays and Sundays
Rate/Salary: $19.63/hr
Full Description:
Duties include driving minivans and chaperoning students to and from school on weekends, normally Fridays and Sundays. Driver requirements include the ability to obtain a chauffeur’s driver’s license and pass a DOT physical as required by the Department of Education.
School Assistant
Rate/Salary: $15.63/hr
Works one-on-one with multi-disabled students during academic time. Sign language experience preferred.
Houseparent II
Rate/Salary: $18.65/hr.
Responsible for all aspects of student’s care and well-being during non-school hours. Evening shifts on weekdays and daytime and evening shifts on weekends. Sign language skills are strongly preferred.