Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Teach in Iowa web site, the one-stop recruitment source for the State of Iowa. The Teach in Iowa web site is a FREE service of the Iowa Department of Education designed to assist educational entities across the state in attracting high quality professionals to the field.
This page was designed to be a general overview of the Teach in Iowa web site and will assist you in questions regarding the site and its usage. Please feel free to email us if you cannot find the information you are searching for in the following FAQs.
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Suppose I make an error or want to change my posting after it has been submitted. What should I do?
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Is registration in the Professional Registration System required?
1. What is the purpose behind Teach in Iowa?
The Teach in Iowa web site 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 in Iowa web site is fast and easy!
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Go to the homepage (www.iowaeducationjobs.com) and click on the Post a Job link.
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A map of the state of Iowa should appear split into zones. Click on the zone that corresponds to the location of your educational entity.
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Enter the information for the job you wish to post. Be sure to double-check the information! Hit the Submit button to post the job. That's it!
3. What is an example of a good post?
Japanese Language Teacher
Posted: 02/26/08
Job Description
Japanese Language Teacher for grades 9-12 to teach Japanese
1 and 2 at Anywhere 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 Smith, Principal. Please apply online at www.anywhere.org. EOE
Website
www.anywhere.org
Contact Information
AnywherePublic Schools
123 South St.
Anywhere, IA 50309
Contact
Joe Smith, Principal
Telephone: (515) 123-4567
Fax: (515) 555-5678
4. What types of jobs can be posted?
Teach in Iowa is the home for recruitment of all professional education positions. Vacancies will be accepted for:
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All educationally certified staff in Iowa, accredited public and non-public schools, including long-term substitute positions.
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Certified staff in community colleges, area education agencies, higher education, and the Iowa Department of Education.
Please 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:
Counselor Early Childhood/Pre-K Elementary ELL Foreign Language Information Technology Library/Media Music/Band/Orchestra Physical Education/Health Reading Talented and Gifted Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher (Elementary) Special Education Teacher (High School) Special Education Teacher (Middle School) Vision Impaired Certified Physical Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist School Nurse |
Art Athletic Coaching Business/Marketing Counselor/Student Services Drama/Debate ELL Family and Consumer Sciences Foreign Language Industrial Technology Information Technology Language Arts Library Mathematics Music/Band/Orchestra Physical Education/Health Science Secondary Reading Social Sciences Speech Talented and Gifted Birth to Three Home Intervention Teacher Early Childhood Special Education Consultant Educational Interpreter Orientation and Mobility Specialist School Audiologist School Psychologist School Social Worker Special Education Consultants Speech and Language Pathologist Transition Specialist |
Alternative Placement Art Athletic Coaching Business/Marketing Counselor/Student Services Drama/Debate ELL Family and Consumer Sciences Foreign Language Industrial Technology Informational Technology Language Arts Library/Media Mathematics Music/Band/Orchestra Physical Education/Health Science Secondary Reading Social Sciences Speech Talented and Gifted Early Childhood/Pre-K Consultant Information Technology Consultant K-12 Consultants Library/Media Consultant |
Other Principal Special Education Administration Superintendent Custodial Food Service Paraeducator (Aide, Associate, etc.) School Secretary Technology Support Community Colleges Public Relations Security Officer/School Resource Officer Substitute Teachers |
5. What if I have more than one job to post?
Simply hit the 'Back' button on your Internet browser to take you back to the Information screen. You can modify existing information and resubmit it.
6. How long until my job gets posted?
Vacancy information is posted within three business days of receipt.
7. Suppose I make an error or want to change my posting after it has been submitted. What should I do?
Using the Delete/Modify link on the Post a Job page, simply indicate the changes you wish to make and submit the form. Please be very specific as to what position you want modified. Please list the exact position you want modified. Modifications and deletions are done within one business day of receipt.
8. How do I delete a posting?
As with modifying a posting, use the Delete/Modify link on the Post a Job page to submit a posting for deletion. Please be very specific as to what position you want deleted. As mentioned above, modifications and deletions are done within one business day of receipt. Postings are automatically deleted after 30 days unless a request is made to the site administrator for an extension.
9. What is the Professional Registration System?
The Professional Registration System (PRS) is a database maintained by the Iowa Department of Education that notifies job seekers of job vacancy information that matches their qualifications as soon as new jobs are posted. By enrolling in the PRS, potential applicants are notified by email of the latest postings. Under no circumstances is information released to anyone other than administrative school district personnel unless express permission is given.
10. Is registration in the PRS required?
No! This is an optional service for applicants.
11. What is the purpose of the online application?
The online application form provides standard information about the candidate to assist in the screening process. A district may elect to sign up for the online application option. Please email the site administrator for details and instructions.
12. Can I deactivate the online application option during the non-peak
hiring season and
reactivate it when I need it?
Yes. Contact the site administrator for details and instructions.