Long Term Substitute for maternity leave - 1st Grade

Nimble; Merrillville (IN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville, Indiana seeks a Long Term Substitute to cover classrooms from late October through December. The candidate will learn, develop, and implement instructional strategies, including science of reading, while integrating technology and maintaining positive classroom culture.

Responsibilities include administering assessments, planning lessons per Indiana guidelines, coordinating with special education staff, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Indiana teaching license for the applicable grade level and subject.
• Ability to administer and interpret running records.
• Knowledge of science of reading framework.
• Willingness to collaborate with an Academic coach on evidence-based practices.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Learn, develop, and implement strategies and lessons.
• Implement science of reading strategies and integrate technology.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and manage classroom behavior.
• Plan assessments and use data to drive instructional decisions.
• Coordinate with Special Education and ELL staff for accommodations written in IEP/504/ILP.
• Establish parent communication through email, calls, or notes.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Collaboration with teachers

Technology integration

MTSS implementation

Planning & organization

Running records interpretation

IEP/504 accommodations awareness

Education

Indiana teaching license (valid for grade level & subject)

Job description

Long Term Substitute Assignment - Approximately October 25, 2026 - December 18, 2026

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Learn, develop, and implement strategies and lessons.
2. Implement science of reading strategies
3. Incorporate technology throughout instruction.
4. Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, manage student behavior, establish rules and procedures in the classroom using classroom meetings, and implement PBIS.
5. Create and/or administer state, district, school, and classroom assessments to evaluate student progress and create instructional lessons based on the data.
6. Plan instructional lessons following the curriculum guidelines or requirements for the state of Indiana and Corporation.
7. Implement MTSS framework, maintain data in student management system, provide interventions, and monitor student progress.
8. Develop and maintain constructive and collaborative working relationships with other teachers, staff, and administrators.
9. Collaborate with Special Education Teacher(s), Title One/Remedial Teacher(s), and English Language Teacher(s) to provide accommodations and services written in the IEP, 504, and/or ILP.
10. Establish and maintain regular parent-teacher communication through e-mail, phone calls, and/or written correspondence.
11. Participate in professional development to foster improved professional competence and higher achievement for all students
12. Collaborate with school and district employees in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to improve overall teaching and learning.
13. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
14. Implement all corporation policies, strategies and programs as they relate to the Corporation and building.

Qualifications

1. Valid State of Indiana teaching License for grade level and subject area,
2. Ability to administer and interpret running records,
3. Knowledge of science of reading framework
4. Willingness to work with Academic coach to implement research-based instructional practices in the classroom,
5. Strong communication skills including written communication and the ability to convey information effectively and clearly to others,
6. Strong interpersonal relations including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, and other staff members,
7. Ability to problem solve, establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional and effective learning atmosphere in the classroom,
8. Knowledge of technology integration,
9. Strong planning and organizational skills,
10. Belief in “Kids First” philosophy.