Long Term Substitute - Elementary School Teacher - 3rd Grade

Long Term Substitute - Elementary School Teacher - 3rd Grade

Job

Job Title
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Long Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary Classroom Teacher - 3rd Grade

Reports to
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Principal and Superintendent

Summary
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Instructs students in the content area of Elementary 3rd Grade, in alignment with the mission of Johnsburg School District 12, which is to create a safe and challenging learning environment that develops character and inspires students to become productive lifelong learners. Leads curriculum, instruction, and assessment for assigned students while pursuing growth and achievement through diligent planning, careful instructional execution, and ongoing collaboration with colleagues and the school leadership team.

• Estimated assignment:
  August 14, 2026 - December 18, 2026
• Professional Educator License with an Illinois approved endorsement for Elementary Education and Self Contained General Education (preferred)
• Professional Educator License registered with McHenry County R.O.E.
• Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance
• Current Physical
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans utilizing Common Core or appropriate Standards.
• Create and maintain a positive and achievement oriented learning environment.
• Utilize formative, summative and anecdotal data in differentiating instruction for all students.
• Provide RTI and relentlessly pursue appropriate interventions to facilitate learning for all.
• Establish systems of accountability for students and self.
• Provide and understand Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in the classroom and throughout the school setting.
• Communicate with parents regularly to inform about student progress and engage them in the instructional program.
• Collaborate and communicate with colleagues in a true professional learning community.
• Craft professional goals to improve practice and student achievement.
• Maintain records in accordance with district, regional, state and federal regulations.
• Actively participate in faculty/team, open houses, parent conferences, educational conferences, training workshops and related activities.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Commitment to Equity:
  Passionate about ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.
• Leadership:
  Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations. Builds positive relationships inside and outside of the district.
• Focus on Data-Driven Results:
  Relentlessly pursues increased student growth and achievement; willing to do whatever it takes to make gains.
• Innovative Problem-Solving:
  Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Teamwork:
  Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
• Dependability:
  Consistently delivers high quality work under tight deadlines.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to stakeholder needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.