First (1st) 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 seeks a First (1st) Grade Teacher (Long Term Sub) at Young Elementary School. This full-time long-term substitute will cover 1/4/27–6/1/27, instructing grades 1–3 under district and state standards and collaborating with staff to support student growth.

The role requires a valid Illinois Teaching License (K-5 self-contained or 1-6 Elementary endorsement) and a commitment to meeting diverse student needs through intentional planning, assessment, and

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a K-5 self-contained or 1-6 Elementary endorsement.
• Ability to plan and deliver lessons aligned to district and state standards.
• Proficiency in assessing student progress and adapting instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on district and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals meeting district expectations.
• Instruct and assess students to meet individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to coordinate instruction across grade levels.
• Communicate progress with parents in writing and verbally.
• Maintain records and monitor student progress using assessments.
• Create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Parent communication

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

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First (1st) Grade Teacher (Long Term Sub) JobID: 14371

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: Young 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 1/4/27 - 6/1/2027.

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