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
• Long Term Sub Daily Rate (after 10 consecutive days subbing in the same position): $196.46

IPERS Benefit

• In previous years, substitute teachers had to earn $1,000 for 2 consecutive quarters to qualify for IPERS benefits
• Starting in 2024-25, All ADM substitute teachers are automatically enrolled and receive IPERS with no conditions.

How to Apply

Step 1: Submit Certification Documentation

Directions: The documents listed below will need to be submitted with your application.  You may either attach your certification documents and completed employment forms to your online application, or you may send them to Dusty Strunk, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, via email or in person.  You may email your documents to her at dusty.strunk@admschools.org or you may drop them off/mail them to her attention at 215 North 11th Street, Adel, IA 50003. Contact Dusty Strunk at 515-993-4283 ext. 1001 with any questions. Please review the AEA Learning Online Directions prior to starting your required trainings.

• Resume
• Current Iowa Teaching License or Substitute Authorization Certificate
• College transcript (must be a copy of an “official” transcript. Unofficial not accepted)
• Retired teachers must supply an IPERS Award Letter in order to earn the retired teacher rate 
• Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate (valid for 1 year from date taken)
• Right to Know Hazardous Chemicals Certificate (no expiration date)
• Chapter 103 Overview of Seclusion and Restraint (valid for 3 years from date taken)
• Mandatory Reporter Child Abuse Certificate (please review training directions prior to starting)
• Mandatory Reporter Adult Abuse Certificate
  • Both Mandatory Reporter Certificates are required simultaneously (valid for 3 years from earliest date taken)

Step 2: Complete Required Employment Forms:

Directions: All required forms listed below can be found at the following link: ADM Employment Forms. All completed forms should be sent to Dusty Strunk, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, at dusty.strunk@admschools.org or mailed/dropped off at 215 North 11th Street, Adel, IA 50003.

• I9 – two support ID documents required as listed
• Federal W4
• Iowa W4
• Direct Deposit Form
• Technology Acceptable Use Policy (read, review, and sign)

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

Directions: A background check form will be emailed to you. Respond to email received within 7 days to initiate the process.

Contact Dusty Strunk at 515-993-4283 ext. 1001 with any questions.