Substitute Teacher

Daily Teacher Substitute

Starting at $120.00 per day

Job Goal:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic area assigned for the day to help them fulfill their potential intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes all responsibilities or, and duties assigned to, the absent teacher.
• Follows and presents lessons as outlined and described in materials prepared by the absent teacher.
• Adheres to appropriate check-in procedures with the front office.
• Reviews with the principal or their designee plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which they are assigned.
• Supervises and accounts for students in and out of classroom activities during the working day as assigned.
• In addition, there may be other duties assigned by the building principal throughout the day outside of the teaching assignment.
• Implements appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Serves as a positive role model for students.
• Manages student behavior in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
• Communicates with the regular teacher regarding activities, which took place while the regular teacher was absent.
• Reports to the building principal or their designee at the conclusion of the day to share issues or concerns, as well as check-out as needed.
• Adheres to all procedures as delineated in the District 44 Substitute Handbook.
• Keeps current with best practices and requirements as they relate to the job assignment.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and classroom management.
• Ability to develop a quick rapport with students, building staff, and administration.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively -- written and verbal.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Ability to perform non-medical duties, such as hygiene, diapering, feeding with or without accommodations if needed (primarily at the Early Childhood Center).

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Frequent walking.
• Occasional lifting to 25 pounds or more (if moving classroom equipment, providing diapering/toileting services, etc.)

Qualifications:

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Substitute Teaching License