Long- Term Substitute 8th Grade Social Studies

Long
- Term Substitute 8th Grade Social Studies

• Position Type: Substitute/ Long-Term Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/22/2026
• Location: Gower Middle School
• Date Available: 10/01/2026

This is to cover a FMLA for a 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations.
• Ensure the protection of equipment, materials and facilities as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others.
• Manage student behavior which supports a positive learning environment

• May be required to participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, etc.
• May need to direct activities of a classroom assistant(s)

• Illinois Teaching Certification or Illinois Substitute Certification registered in DuPage County
• Previous experience with Social Studies preferred
• Previous experience with middle school students preferred
• Skilled in the design and delivery of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Committed to parent involvement and communication
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Responsible, honest, tactful, able to maintain confidentiality, and be of good character

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the responsibilities the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.
  
  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Standing approximately 30-35% and for periods of up to 30 minutes required. Walking approximately 30-35% for periods of up to 15 minutes. Sitting 30-40%. Teacher discretion is used to determine when to sit, stand, and walk as appropriate.
• May need to navigate uneven surfaces for some assignments.
• May need to be outside at times.

Salary: $285.64 per diem in Accordance with the Gower Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Position Available:
Anticipated 10/9/2026-11/20/2026