Long Term Substitute Teacher - Project Lead Way; PLTW​/Engineering Technology Education; ETE

Position: Long Term Substitute Teacher - Project Lead the Way (PLTW)/ Engineering Technology Education (ETE)
Westchester Intermediate is in need of a long term substitute teacher in the PLTW/ETE class starting January 26, 2026 until the end of the school year.

Pay rates:

* sub license $100/ day

* Long Term after 15 consecutive days in the same position you will make $150/day long term

* Indiana teaching license $115/day

* Long Term with Indiana teaching license after 15 consecutive days in the same position you will make beginning teacher pay which is $305.41day

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)/ Engineering Technology Education (ETE)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This role is primarily a Business Information Technology teaching position. The teacher provides an educational program for secondary students in an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students to promote positive attitudes of self-worth; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in secondary education, college or career, in accordance with each student's ability.

Establishes good relationships with students, parents and other staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Credential - Any valid credential issued by the State of Indiana to perform the services of a mathematics teacher in a self-contained classroom.

* Education - Bachelor's degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.

* Preferred but not required additional qualifications:

* PLTW certification for 5-6 Engineering Technology

* The PLTW Teacher will facilitate hands-on STEM learning experiences for 5th and 6th grade students using Project Lead the Way curriculum. This role focuses on building foundational skills in problem-solving, computational thinking, collaboration, and real-world application through coding, robotics, engineering design, and technology integration.

* Prior experience teaching or supporting PLTW curriculum.

* Familiarity with:

* Code.org and/or Scratch (or equivalent coding platforms)

* VEX Robotics

* Micro:bit programming

* Experience facilitating collaborative group projects and student-led problem solving.

* Comfort troubleshooting basic hardware/software issues in a classroom setting.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

* Follow the criteria established in the Duneland School Corporation Evaluation Plan

* Provide learning experiences in mathematics, utilizing the course of study mandated by the Duneland School Corporation

* Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law, administrative regulations, or set by the Duneland School Corporation

* Plan, organize, and implement differentiated lessons to meet the diverse needs of students

* Establish and implement clear objectives for each lesson

* Engage students in meaningful activities to assure student mastery of content

* Apply Depth of Knowledge strands in instructional strategies

* Maintain accurate and complete records of student performance

* Enter student grades in student information system weekly

* Engage and confer with parents and colleagues creating healthy relationships with students and faculty to address student academic and behavioral needs and create a quality learning environment

* Establish and implement classroom rules and procedures to provide an environment conducive to learning

* Administer assessments as required by the State of Indiana and the corporation

* Interact with colleagues, parents, and students in a manner that is professional and reflect the expectations of leadership within the school and corporation

* Follow all expectations described in the Duneland School Corporation's Teacher Agreement and employee handbook

* Follow all procedures and expectations established by the building principal(s) and /or corporation leadership

* Monitor and supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

* Participate in sponsorship of department, school, faculty and district activities and committees

* Keep abreast of developments in your field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development

* Establish a continuity of instruction to ensure you meet our primary obligation of providing a rich and engaging education for your students. Plans allowing for the continuation of instruction whether acts of nature, student, or teacher initiated should be clearly articulated in the class syllabus with quality lesson plans and methods for implementation created in advance

* Performs other duties as required and assigned by the building principal(s) and /or corporation leadership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

* Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships with all publics

* Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work

* Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and…