Long Term Substitute - 3rd Grade

Barrington Community Unit School District 220; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Community Unit School District 220 is looking for an Educator at Hough Elementary School. The position requires a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) and involves developing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and supervising school activities. The role includes meeting with parents, conducting field trips, and maintaining accurate student records. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards while fostering a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement(s) for the assigned teaching position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain lesson plans for daily instruction based on district courses of study.
• Utilize teaching methods to meet diverse students' abilities and interests.
• Establish and communicate well-defined objectives for each unit of work.
• Evaluate individual student progress and maintain necessary records.
• Attend district and faculty meetings.

Job description

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220

BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010

POSITION DETAILS

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Teachers
• Date Posted: 5/7/2026
• Location: Hough Elementary School
• Date Available: 09/08/2026
• Closing Date: When Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: EDUCATOR

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Holds a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement(s) for the assigned teaching position.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and/or appropriate Department Chair or Administrator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• PROGRAM
  • Lesson Plans: Develop and maintain plans for daily instruction based on district courses of study and guides.
  • Instruction: Utilize teaching methods and orderly classroom procedures to meet the wide range of abilities, interests, and maturational levels of students.
  • Objectives: Establish and communicate to students well‑defined objectives for each unit of work, including evaluation procedures, homework, tests, related projects, and class activities.
  • Evaluation: Cooperate with the school administration in evaluating the school program by serving on study groups. Make recommendations to the administration regarding methods of improving curricular, extra‑curricular or general program areas.
  • Development: Assist in the development of, be knowledgeable about, and be guided by the appropriate curriculum of the district.
  • Field Trips: Conduct appropriate field trips, which are part of the educational program.
• STAFF
  • Meetings: Attend and participate in meetings (district, faculty, and department).
  • School Activities: Share the responsibility of supervising extra‑curricular and other school activities.
  • Staff Communication: Share with other staff members ideas and techniques to improve curriculum and teaching. Confer with faculty on student needs when appropriate.
• STUDENTS
  • Evaluation: Evaluate individual student progress on a regular basis and maintain necessary records.
  • Reports: Provide written student progress reports as required or upon special request of the school administration.
  • Parent Conferences: Meet with parents to discuss student needs, problems or progress.
  • Student Conferences: Hold conferences with individual students as determined by teacher and/or student need.
  • Health and Welfare: Ensure student health and safety, and refer concerns to nurse, guidance counselor or administration.
  • Special Needs: Identify and plan for students with potential disabling conditions, working with resource personnel and administrators.
  • Conduct: Supervise students’ behavior in direct charge and in other school settings.
  • Cumulative Records: Review individual students’ records at the beginning of the term or upon enrollment.
• OPERATIONS
  • Policies, Regulations, Procedures: Know and observe district and building policies.
  • Pupil Attendance, Tardiness: Keep records and encourage punctuality.
  • Injury, Illness: Report any injury or illness to the administration.
  • Absence: Advise administration per Substitute Teachers Handbook.
  • Substitutes: Provide plans and materials for substitutes.
  • Books, Supplies: Account for books and supplies, manage requests, and maintain records.
  • Physical Plant: Maintain a safe, orderly environment and report unsafe conditions.
  • Emergency Procedures: Know and review emergency procedures with students.
  • Professional Responsibilities: Allocate sufficient time to complete classroom duties and other professional responsibilities.
• FINANCE
  • Budget, Requisitions: Assist in the development of annual budget and requisition necessary items.
  • Student Activities: Keep records of all financial transactions related to student activities.
• PUBLIC RELATIONS
  • Presentation: Interpret school programs to students and parents when requested.
  • School/Community Relations: Participate in Back‑to‑School, Open House and other community functions.
  • Public Representative: Represent the district positively to the public.
• PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
  • Professional Meetings, Courses: Maintain professional excellence through attendance and continued learning.
  • Ethical Standards: Uphold ethical conduct and earn respect of colleagues, students, parents, and community.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

(Completed by Office of Human Resources)