Long- Term Substitute 8th Grade Social Studies

Applitrack; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Long-Term Substitute 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher for Gower Middle School in Illinois. This role covers an FMLA leave with a per diem salary and immediate classroom responsibilities emphasizing safety, engagement, and effective instruction.

Qualifications include Illinois Teaching and Substitute Certifications, with preferred Social Studies and middle school experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills for parent involvement and student success.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching Certification registered in DuPage County.
• Prior Social Studies experience preferred.
• Prior middle school experience preferred.
• Ability to design and deliver differentiated instruction.
• Commitment to parent involvement and communication.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Responsible, honest, tactful and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of students in the classroom.
• Protect equipment, materials and facilities as appropriate.
• Communicate positively with students, staff and others.
• Manage student behavior to support a positive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Organizational skills

Education

Illinois Teaching Certification

Illinois Substitute Certification

Job description

Long- Term Substitute 8th Grade Social Studies JobID: 584

• Position Type: Substitute/ Long-Term Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/22/2026
• Location: Gower Middle School
• Date Available: 10/01/2026

This is to cover a FMLA for a 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Essential Functions

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations.
• Ensure the protection of equipment, materials and facilities as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others.
• Manage student behavior which supports a positive learning environment

Other Functions

• May be required to participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, etc.
• May need to direct activities of a classroom assistant(s)

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching Certification or Illinois Substitute Certification registered in DuPage County
• Previous experience with Social Studies preferred
• Previous experience with middle school students preferred
• Skilled in the design and delivery of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Committed to parent involvement and communication
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Responsible, honest, tactful, able to maintain confidentiality, and be of good character

Physical Demands

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the responsibilities the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Standing approximately 30-35% and for periods of up to 30 minutes required. Walking approximately 30-35% for periods of up to 15 minutes. Sitting 30-40%. Teacher discretion is used to determine when to sit, stand, and walk as appropriate.
• May need to navigate uneven surfaces for some assignments.
• May need to be outside at times.

Salary: $285.64 per diem in Accordance with the Gower Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Position Available: Anticipated 10/9/2026-11/20/2026