Substitute; Guest; Year-Round

Mission Statement

The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry.

North Shore School District 112 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. The job descriptions are intended to reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Substitutes/Guest Teachers play a critical role each day in the education of our students. Whether replacing teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, or nurses, guest teachers provide for continuity in instruction, supervision, organization, and health of our students.

• Report to main office on time, according to the work-day hours published in the Substitute Teacher Handbook, to check in, review plans or directions and prepare for the lessons/protocols of the day.
• Familiarize yourself with the building and staff who are available to you throughout the day. Don't hesitate to ask for help. Seeking assistance will allow you to be more successful in your role.
• Uphold all District policies, rules, and procedures to which regular staff members are subject.
• Maintain as fully possible the established routines and procedures (including classroom management techniques) for the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teach the lessons outlined in the substitute plans as prepared by the absent teacher. Follow the directions and protocols of the absent staff member.
• Maximize the probability of success by:
• clearly communicating behavioral and academic expectations
• adapting for individual learner needs
• actively involving students in learning
• providing a risk-free, safe environment
• Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and throughout the building during supervisory periods.
• Maintain professional standards.
• Provide direction to students in case of emergency situations.
• Follow directions given by the absent staff member to conclude your day (process work, tidy room, etc.)
• Check into the main office during planning periods to assume additional responsibilities if needed.
• Provide feedback to the absent staff member using the form provided (for teachers). Include comments on the behavior of students, lessons completed, possible changes made in the plans and rationale.
• Provide feedback to the principal using the form provided.
• Check out at the main office at the end of your day.
• If accepting a long-term teaching assignment, you are expected to assume all duties and responsibilities of a full-time teacher (notably: lesson planning, parent communication, report cards, etc. and to be present on all teacher work days including parent-teacher conferences (evenings) and institute days, unless alternative arrangements are made with the building principal.

The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry.

North Shore School District 112 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. The job descriptions are intended to reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Substitutes/Guest Teachers play a critical role each day in the education of our students. Whether replacing teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, or nurses, guest teachers provide for continuity in instruction, supervision, organization, and health of our students.

• Report to main office on time, according to the work-day hours published in the Substitute Teacher Handbook, to check in, review plans or directions and prepare for the lessons/protocols of the day.
• Familiarize yourself with the building and staff who are available to you throughout the day. Don't hesitate to ask for help. Seeking assistance will allow you to be more successful in your role.
• Uphold all District policies, rules, and procedures…