Long Term Substitute Teacher; 8th Grade ELA

Position: Long Term Substitute Teacher (8th Grade ELA) -- August - December, 2026
Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:
5/28/2026

Location:
River Grove School

Date Available:
08/17/26

Closing Date:
When filled

District:
River Grove School District 85-5
River Grove School is seeking a certified teacher or qualified substitute to fill a long term leave during the  school year. Middle School endorsement preferred, but not required for the right candidate.

Role qualifications:
Must hold a current Illinois Substitute Teaching License (SUB) and/or Professional Educator License (PEL)

Position responsibilities:
Instructs assigned classes using the district curriculum, as provided
Assesses the learning of students regularly and provides progress reports as required
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Attends staff meetings
Performs any other related duties as requested by building administration
Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the District

Essential skills and experience:
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to students' developmental levels and interests.
Prepares for classes assigned
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these goals and objectives to students and parents.
Utilizes best practices with an emphasis on student engagement and cooperative learning techniques to enhance instruction.
Provides instruction that supports the District's philosophy of education.
Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and technology
Initiates contact with parents when necessary and responds promptly, constructively, and professionally to parent-initiated contact/concerns.
Establishes a set of classroom behavioral expectations based on clearly defined goals or principles.
Is consistent and fair

The long-term substitute rate for coverage of a leave of absence is $160 per day for the first 20 days. Beginning on the 21st day the rate is $308.33 for the remainder of the leave of absence.