Impactful ELA Substitute Teacher — Jan to Year End

Sylvania; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Public Schools is seeking a substitute English Language Arts teacher for the second semester at Northern High School in Portage, MI. The role involves delivering engaging high-quality instruction to all students and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will be an approved Edustaff substitute, with experience in ELA, supporting students with special needs, and collaborating with special education staff. A focus on differentiated instruction and RTI is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be an approved substitute teacher through Edustaff.
• Experience teaching English Language Arts.
• Experience with special needs students in regular classroom.
• Experience collaborating with special education staff and paraprofessionals.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction to meet varied student needs.
• Ability to team teach and flexibly group students.
• Strong organization and classroom management skills.
• Understanding of MiBLSi and positive behavior supports.
• Understanding of RTI and its classroom application.
• Committed to ongoing learning in elementary education and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English Language Arts instruction to high school students.
• Teach English Language Arts for the second semester as a long-term substitute.
• Collaborate with teachers and paraprofessionals as needed to support student learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Team teaching

Differentiated instruction

Special needs support

Communication & collaboration

MiBLSi knowledge

RTI knowledge

ELA instruction

Education

Teaching certification / substitute approval

Job description

Portage Public Schools is seeking a substitute English Language Arts teacher for the second semester at Northern High School in Portage, MI. The role involves delivering engaging high-quality instruction to all students and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will be an approved Edustaff substitute, with experience in ELA, supporting students with special needs, and collaborating with special education staff. A focus on differentiated instruction and RTI is essential.