Maternity Leave - Long Term Substitute Teacher, ELA Grade 7

Job Title: ELA Teacher, Maternity leave;
August 12 to November 5

Department/Group: ELATeacher, Grade 7, Mannheim Middle School

Position Summary/

Purpose:

Provide for a safe, effective learning environment which promotes the educational and social growth of all students within the classroom.

Position Type: Full Time Rate: $285/Day ($185/Day for first 10 days, then increased to $285/Day AND retro paid $1,000 for first 10 days)

No additional benefits.

Role and Responsibilities /

Essential Job Functions:

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
• Provide feedback for student improvement on assigned class work and homework
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning following approved curricula
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
• Organize and label materials and display students' work
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher-training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position

Preferred

Skills:

• Determine tasks, priorities, and goals
• Public speaking
• Be exact or highly accurate
• As a multi-language district, we always prefer staff who are bilingual but it is not required for this position

Qualifications and

Education Requirements:

Illinois…