Kindergarten Teacher (Long Term Sub)

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

Job summary

Indian Prairie School District 204 is seeking a full-time long-term substitute elementary teacher. You will plan and deliver instruction aligned to district and state standards, adapting lessons to meet diverse student needs while maintaining progress records and communicating with families.

The position requires an Illinois Professional Educator License with a K-5 self-contained or 1-6 Elementary endorsement, and offers daily pay of $310.

Qualifications

• 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 and varying levels of progress.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress; administer standardized assessments as directed; interpret data for instructional methods.
• Review student progress via assessments, maintain records, and develop intervention strategies.
• Communicate with parents and students on progress in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with grade level teams, support teachers, and specialists to plan instruction across classrooms.
• Assign work and provide timely feedback to students and student teachers/volunteers.
• Participate in staff development, school improvement activities, and events outside regular hours.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Assessment skills

Classroom management

Collaborative teaching

Education

Illinois elementary license (K-5 or 1-6)

Job description

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.

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.

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-5 self-contained or 1-6 Elementary endorsement.

Rate of pay:

$310/day

Working Conditions

Elementary School.

Selection Procedure:

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator