Welcome to Teach Iowa!, the one stop recruitment source for the State of Iowa. Teach Iowa! is a FREE service of the Iowa State Department of Education designed to assist educational entities across the state in attracting high quality professionals to the field.

This page is designed to be a general overview of Teach Iowa! and will assist you in questions regarding the site and its usage. Please feel free to email us if you can not find the information you are searching for in the following FAQ's.

(1) What is the purpose behind Teach Iowa!
Teach Iowa! is designed to be the one-stop recruitment source for educational recruitment in Iowa. The site is designed to provide comprehensive recruitment services to students, teachers and fellow professionals across not only Iowa, but the world.

(2) How do I post a job?
Posting a job on the Teach Iowa! is simple, fast and easy! 
(a) Go to the bottom of the homepage (www.iowaeducationjobs.com) and click on the Post a Job button displayed there. 

(b) A map of the State of Iowa should appear split into Zones based on AEA enrollment. Find the AEA that corresponds to the location of your educational entity. 

(c) Simply click on that Zone number which will take you to the informational screen used for information. Guide your mouse to the box and type in all information right on the screen. Double check the information you have typed and simply hit the "Submit" button when you are ready to post the information. That is it!

(3) What types of jobs can be posted?
The Teach Iowa! site is home for recruitment of all professional education positions. 
Vacancies will be accepted for:
* All Educationally Certified Staff in Iowa, accredited public and non-public schools, including long-term substitute positions.
* Certified staff in community colleges, area education agencies, higher education, and the Iowa State Department of Education.

NOTE: Any Third Party agency seeking to post a job vacancy must name the school district or educational organization.

The following categories are represented on the site:
Early Childhood
K-8 General Education
9-12 General Education
K-12
School Nurse
K-8 Special Education
9-12 Special Education
Community College
Higher Education
ELL/ESL
Administration
Area Education Agency Support and Related Services
Vocational Rehabilitation

(4) What if I have more than one job to post?
Simply hit your "Back" button on your Internet browser to take you back to the Information screen. You can modify existing information and resubmit it when changed!

(5) How long till my job gets posted?
Vacancy information will be updated (and deleted as needed/requested) within 5 days of your submission.

(6) Suppose I make an error or want to change my posting after it has been submitted?
You will see a Delete/Modify link on the Post a Job page. Simply indicate the changes you wish made using this email link.

(7) How do I delete a Posting?
(a) When you type in vacancy information we encourage you to place an application deadline so we can pull the information off when that date occurs.

(b) All jobs will be deleted after 30 days unless contact is made to the site
administrator
via email indicating the desire for an extension. 

(8) What is the Teach Iowa! Database?
The Teach Iowa! database allows potential applicants to submit relevant information about what type of job they are seeking to the Iowa State Department of Education. When new jobs get posted, people in the database will automatically receive them via email. It allows Teach Iowa! to become a proactive resource.

(9) Is Registration in the Teach Iowa! Database required?
No! This is an optional service for applicants but one that we anticipate will be very popular. ALL information collected will be kept confidential unless express permission is given by those listed.

(10) How does my district receive online applications?
Subscribing to the Teach Iowa Online Application provides a check box that is placed next to your educational entity on the application form. Potential employees can then select your educational entity and submit an online job application from the site. Applications will be sent to you via email in a printable text format. 

If you would like to sign up, please e-mail Kim Conley with:
   1) Your name
   2) Your e-mail address
   3) The position you hold at your educational entity
   4) The name of your educational entity 


(11) What is an example of a good post?

Position: 
Japanese Language Teacher


Posted: 00/00/00
Job Description:
Japanese Language Teacher for grades 9-12 to teach Japanese 1 and 2 at Haywood High School. Teacher will be responsible for providing leadership in the language program as well as delivering some elementary and middle school programs.

Other:
Salary based on education and experience. For more information, please contact Joe Blow, Principal. Please apply online at http://www.ia-sb.org/teachiowa/Login.asp

E-mail: Joe Blow at joeb@haywood.edu
School website: www.haywood.edu
Contact Information:
Haywood High School
0001 Hay Street
Waterloo
Iowa
11112

Contact:
Joe Blow, Principal
515-555-5555
Fax: 515-555-5555

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