Summer School: Wildcat Summer Adventures Substitute​/Guest Teacher

Summer School:
Wildcat Summer Adventures Substitute/Guest Teacher

• Position Type:
  Summer School / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 2/15/2026
• Location:
  
  Districtwide
• Date Available:
  
  06/08/2026
• Closing Date:
  When filled

Title:
Summer School:
Wildcat Summer Adventures Substitute/Guest Teacher

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.

Enables each child to pursue his education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his/her regular teacher.

• 1. Certification:
  Valid Illinois Professional Educator's or Substitute License registered in Lake County
• 2.
  
  Education:
  
  A. Required - Bachelor's Degree
• 3.
  
  Experience:
  
  A. Preferred - Classroom teaching experience

• Planning and Preparation – Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning.
• Classroom Environment – Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.
• Instruction – Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Professional Responsibility – Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Technical: Competent in digital environments; iPads, Chromebooks databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc.

Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff in both English and Spanish.

Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills.

• Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
• Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
• Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
• Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
• Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
• Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
• Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and…