Certified Job Openings

5-12 Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher *anticipated

Grundy Center Community School District is seeking an enthusiastic and student-centered 5-12 Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher to join our team. This position will provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students with practical skills and knowledge related to family, career, and life readiness. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with students, collaborate with colleagues, and create a supportive classroom environment where all students can learn and grow.

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FTC Robotics Coach - Open until filled

Grundy Center Community School District is seeking a motivated FTC Robotics Coach for our High School FTC Robotics program. The coach will guide students in designing, building, and programming a competitive robot while fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Responsibilities include organizing and leading team meetings, mentoring students, managing competition preparation, and overseeing team logistics such as registration, scheduling, and communication. We are looking for candidates who are strong communicators who enjoy working with students and are passionate about STEM education. Technical experience is helpful but not required-willingness to learn and facilitate student growth is most important.

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Academic Decathlon Coach - Open until filled

Grundy Center Community School District is seeking a motivated Academic Decathlon Coach that will prepare students for competition across a variety of academic subjects while promoting teamwork, critical thinking, and a commitment to excellence. Responsibilities include organizing practices, guiding students in content areas such as literature, science, math, and social science, and preparing them for objective tests, essays, interviews, and speeches. The coach will coordinate competition logistics, track student progress, and support team-building and outreach efforts. We are looking for an effective communicator who enjoys working with students and has a passion for academic enrichment. Strong organizational skills are essential; prior experience in Academic Decathlon or related academic activities is helpful but not required.

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Substitute Teachers:

Daily Pay Rate: $130/day

Long-term Pay Rate: $195/day

Required: Background check, Teaching/substitute license or Substitute Authorization

Grundy Center CSD Employment Application OR contact Becki Smith at bsmith@spartanpride.net or 319-825-5418

Classified Job Openings

Preschool Paraeducator

Grundy Center Community School District is seeking a caring, dependable individual to join our team as a Preschool Paraeducator. This position supports our youngest learners by assisting with classroom activities, student supervision, and creating a positive, engaging learning environment. The Preschool Paraeducator works collaboratively with the classroom teacher and preschool team to support student growth and development.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Iowa Paraeducator Certificate with an Early Childhood concentration
  • Candidates who do not currently hold these credentials are encouraged to apply and must be willing to enroll in an approved credential program upon hire

Status: Part-Time

Schedule:

  • Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Pay: $14.50/hr. - $15.50/hr. (Range of pay based on experience)

Substitute Route/Activity Bus Drivers

Grundy Center Community School District is currently accepting applications for **Substitute Route and Activities Bus Drivers.** Shifts are available as needed.

A successful candidate will have a valid Iowa CDL License, Class B with airbrake and bus and passenger endorsement. All job offers are contingent on passing a DOT Physical and pre-employment drug testing.

  • Pay for Substitute Route Drivers is $48.44 per route
  • Pay for Substitute Activity Drivers is $16.50/hour, free admission to the event they drive for.

Grundy Center CSD Employment Application

Additional Substitute Positions available: Custodians, Administrative Assistants & Teacher Associates

Grundy Center CSD Employment Application

Questions - Contact Administrative Office at 319.825.5418

Equal Opportunity Employment & Educational Experience

Equal Education Opportunity The school district does not discriminate in its education programs or educational activities on the basis of sex, race,religion, color, national origin, marital status, creed, sexual orientation or disability. Students areeducated in programs that foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society. Students who feel they have been discriminated against are encouraged to report it to the school district Affirmative Action Coordinator. The Equity and Affirmative Action Coordinator is Michael Vokes and can be reached at 319.825.5449 mvokes@spartanpride.net, Ext. 304. Inquiries may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 8930 Ward Parkway,Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114, (816) 268-0550, or the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0146, (515) 281-5294. The school district, in its educational program, has a process to assist students experiencing behavior and learning difficulties. The Problem Solving Teams are responsible for this process. Representatives from the area education agency may also assist the school district in this process. Parents wanting access to this process should contact the building principal at the Elementary (Brian Sammons, 319.825.5461 bsammons@spartanpride.net) or Secondary (Michael Vokes, 319.825.5449 mvokes@spartanpride.net) office. Each building has a process to assist students experiencing behavior and learning difficulties.