Building Substitute

Sylvania; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a qualified Teacher to join our team in Freeport, IL. The role requires a valid teaching credential and a degree in the relevant subject area. The teacher will plan and deliver instruction, adapt lessons to diverse learners, and maintain classroom standards and records.

The position supports a multi-month school year with regular evaluations and collaboration with building administration and staff while focusing on student development and achievement.

Qualifications

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required.
• Degree(s) required in area of major study.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media based on needs and resources.
• Strives to implement the district's educational goals and objectives.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities with appropriate district support.
• Maintains safety of students and property.
• Keeps accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Supports administration in policy enforcement and classroom management.
• Makes oneself available to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides and volunteers, with department heads.
• Aims to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.

Skills

Credential required

Degree in major

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or subject area

Job description

TITLE: TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate, license, or other legal credential required.

• Degree(s) required in area of major study.
• Kind and amount of prior job experience required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

JOB GOAL:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students;
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students;
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior;
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior;
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students;
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives;
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation;
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms;
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance;
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence;
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten, eleven, or twelve month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

SALARYRANGE

This job description has been reviewed with job specific BFOQ's and in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.