Interim ELA Teacher (Middle School) - Inspire Learning

Downers Grove Grade School District 58; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 seeks a full-time English Language Arts teacher at Herrick Middle School to cover a leave of absence from 11/03/2026 through 2/11/2027. The position offers a daily rate of $303.93 and requires a Bachelor’s degree with an Illinois professional educator license (or substitute license) to qualify.

The role involves planning and delivering instruction for grades 6-8, collaborating with colleagues, and maintaining a productive classroom environment while

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License or Substitute License as required by the State of Illinois.
• LBS1 endorsement required by the State of Illinois.
• Substitute License may be required for substitution assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives and coordinates instructional planning with colleagues.
• Plans a program of study in accordance with the district curriculum.
• Plans purposeful assignments for substitute teachers.
• Organizes instruction considering individual differences among learners.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with staff to support health, attitude, and learning.
• Utilizes appropriate teaching skills to accomplish objectives.
• Demonstrates effective presentation skills to engage learners.
• Monitors progress and adjusts lessons to meet student needs.
• Applies learning principles and content knowledge to instruction.
• Maintains professional relationships with staff and students.
• Fulfills assigned duties and participates in professional growth activities.

Education

Professional Educator License

LBS1 endorsement

Substitute License

Job description

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 seeks a full-time English Language Arts teacher at Herrick Middle School to cover a leave of absence from 11/03/2026 through 2/11/2027. The position offers a daily rate of $303.93 and requires a Bachelor’s degree with an Illinois professional educator license (or substitute license) to qualify.

The role involves planning and delivering instruction for grades 6-8, collaborating with colleagues, and maintaining a productive classroom environment while