Dedicated Building Substitute Teacher - Gen Ed (WC-2)

Community Unit School District 308; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Dedicated Building Substitute to cover a specific building for a pre-determined term. The role may involve multiple related duties per site based on building need and participation in special education-related tasks when required.

Compensation is $150.00 per day, Monday to Friday on regularly scheduled student attendance days. Must hold a valid educator license or paraprofessional endorsement and pass a fingerprint background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Valid teaching license or endorsement as a paraprofessional.
• Fingerprint-based background check required after hire.
• Physical fitness exam within 90 days before start or 30 days after start.
• Must commit to working every school day during the term.
• Ability to work in both general and special education environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction to students in the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Provide consultation to staff during team meetings and planning times.
• Submit records, reports, and assignments promptly.
• Work cooperatively with staff to achieve students' IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Provide input for student problem-solving.
• Monitor student progress using identified tools.
• Participate in professional development and follow district policies.

Skills

Educator mindset

Reliability

Adaptability

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Teaching license or paraprofessional endorsement

Job description

General Description

The Dedicated Building Substitute is a Substitute Teacher who is assigned to work at a specific building for a pre-determined length of time. During the term of the assignment, the Dedicated Building Substitute can expect to work in multiple related roles at their site based upon building need as determined by Building Administrators. Accordingly, they may be responsible for any and/or all aspects of the Teacher Job Description below depending on the nature of their assignment at the time. The Dedicated Building Substitute may also be required to perform other special education related duties as assigned when building need doesn't require them to act as a Substitute Teacher.

Compensation

$150.00 Per Day

Monday - Friday, on regularly scheduled student attendance days.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to educate and concern for the well-being of young people
• Ability to commit to working every school day during the term of the assignment
• Ability to work effectively in both general education and special education environments, at any grade level or subject area at the location
• Valid Professional Educator License, Substitute Teacher License, or Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed as a Paraprofessional
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check (to be completed after hire)
• Written evidence of physical fitness (physical exam) completed within 90 calendar days prior to the starting date, or within 30 calendar days after the starting date

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction to students in the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Provide consultation to staff during team meetings and common planning times in the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
• Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students' IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Provide input for student problem-solving.
• Consult with classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students.
• Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.
• Monitor student progress per regular schedule using the identified tools.
• Consult with teachers and other appropriate staff regarding the student's performance in the classroom.
• Participate in activities that promote professional development.
• Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession, and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education.