Long Term 2nd Grade Substitute Teacher

Long Term [2nd Grade] Substitute Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3

River Grove School is seeking a certified teacher to support instruction in our second-grade classrooms. An endorsement in elementary or early childhood education is preferred but not required for the right candidate.

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

• Instructs assigned classes using the district curriculum, as provided
• Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis 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

• Creates a classroom environment 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 assignment.