Task Force Guest Teacher - ABC;

Joliet Public Schools District 86 J.F.K - JOLIET, Illinois Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5955291

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Task Force Teacher (Elementary, Jr. High and Special Education)

POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel

9 Months

Bargaining Unit Position

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Assistant Principal

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the building principal, the substitute classroom teacher will continue to offer the same quality educational program as the regularly employed teacher.

Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers
- Local 604 of School District #86 found on the following link:
Teachers Contract

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

• Substitute License Required.
• Applicants must possess effective behavior management skills.
• Excellent listening and speaking skills.
• Able to assist students with academic subject matter.
• Appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Good classroom management skills.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to present material to students.

• Reviews with the principal and assistant principal of all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Implements the District 86 curriculum, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of School Inspectors.
• Implements the existing plans of the regular teacher when the substitute is employed for only one or two days for the same regular teacher.
• Executes all necessary planning, organization, student evaluation and grade reporting when the substitute is employed for three or more days for the same regular teacher.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates student academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents, if appropriate, through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning by utilizing displays or bulletin boards.
• Maintains professional competence.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Communicates with the regular teacher regarding activities which took place while the regular teacher was absent.
• To seek assistance from or through the building principal or other support personnel to improve the instructional program or to solve specific problems.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Students assigned to classroom.

Paraprofessional (if applicable)

Student Teacher

Volunteers

Hallway, lavatory, playground, bus, etc. as directed.

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ab…