Substitute Teacher

Position: Substitute Teacher, Multiple Positions Available (2025-2026 School Year)
Substitute Teacher, Multiple Positions Available  School Year)

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:

8/21/2025

Location:

District-wide

Date Available:

25-26 School Year

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Title:

Substitute Teacher

Reports To:

Human Resources and Building Principal

BASIC FUNCTION:

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student progress and manages the learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleagues.

* Maintains student confidentiality

* Take accurate attendance records

* Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities

* Complies with Zion District #6 Board of Education policies and the administrative regulations for the State of Illinois

* Conducts assigned class at the scheduled time

* Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline

* Dresses in a manner consistent with school policies

* Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files

* Demonstrates professional practices in teaching

* Models correct use of oral and written language

* Provide individual and small group instruction to adapt to curriculum needs of pupil

* Administer group standardized tests

* Create and teach or follow lesson plans as required by school policy

* Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students

* Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned by Principal or Assistant Principal

TEACHING TASKS:

* Encourages Student Progress

* Promotes student engagement

* Monitors student progress

* Responds to student performance

* Supports students

* Manages the Learning Environment

* Uses time wisely

* Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently

* Uses instructional time appropriately

* Maintains effective physical setting for instruction

* Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom

* Monitors behavior

* Intervenes when necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have the necessary certification, license or permit required by state law to serve in a substitute teaching assignment. Must be at least 21 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

* Prepare and maintain confidential records and files.

* Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

* Understand and follow oral and written directions.

* Communicate effectively with children and adults.

* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

* Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.

* Operate instruction and office equipment.

* Relate sensitively to a diverse student population.

* Ability to utilize safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:
School sites; indoor and outdoor settings.

Physical Abilities:
Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist to assist students; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.

Hazards:
Contact (at times) with disgruntled individuals