Fifth (5th) Grade Teacher (Long Term Sub)

Indian Prairie School District 204; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Prairie School District 204 is seeking a Fifth Grade Teacher (Long Term Sub) to plan and deliver district/state standards aligned instruction at Brooks Elementary School. The role runs from 01/04/2027 to approximately 03/05/2027, with a full-time schedule and ongoing collaboration with grade-level teams.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, communicating with families, and implementing interventions to support diverse learners, under the

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a K-5 self-contained or 1-6 Elementary endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress and interpret data for instructional decisions.
• Review student progress, maintain records, and develop interventions to ensure growth.
• Communicate progress with parents and students in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with staff to plan instruction across classrooms and subjects.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Parent communication

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (K-5 self-contained or 1-6 Elementary endorsement)

Job description

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Fifth (5th) Grade Teacher (Long Term Sub) JobID: 14374

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grades 4, 5


• Date Posted: 11/5/2026


• Location: Brooks Elementary School


• Date Available: 01/04/2027

Description: Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a full time long-term substitute position. Approximate dates of assignment 1/4/2027 - 3/5/2027.

Job Summary

• Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.


• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.


• Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.


• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.


• Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.


• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.


• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.


• Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs met.


• Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.


• Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.


• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.


• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.


• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.


• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.


• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.


• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a K-5self-contained or 1-6 Elementary endorsement.

Rate of pay: $310/day

Working Conditions: ElementarySchool.

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator