Kindergarten Teacher; Long-Term Substitute

Kindergarten Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) –

• Position Type:
  Long term substitute/ Classroom, K-8
• Date Posted: 6/16/2026
• Date Available:
  
  09/28/2026

EEO Statement The LaGrange School District 102, in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural school community that fosters equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Illinois Professional Educator License (certification and endorsement appropriate to assignment)
• 2 years of previous experience teaching and/or coursework in the area of assignment within the last 3 years
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skill in the content area/assignment
• Knowledge and experience with Google Suite

• Learn and teach the district curriculum and best instructional practices for each content area as approved by the Board of Education.
• Continuous professional development by completing a master’s degree and by participating in district and building professional growth activities.
• Follow the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education and the Illinois School Code.
• Actively participate in the implementation of the district's mission and strategic plan and the school's site plan.
• Create an effective and attractive learning environment for students.
• Communicate regularly with parents and work cooperatively with parents for the best interests of the student.
• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specific to state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards and student behavior needed to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in the classroom appropriate to the grade level of the students.
• Regularly evaluate pupils' academic and social personal growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other building and district personnel to assess and help students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in out-of-class activities during the assigned work day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participate in staff committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.