Long Term Substitute Teacher-Maternity Leave 1st GR Myers

MYERS ELEM; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

MYERS ELEM in Portage, Indiana is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for maternity leave coverage. The role involves planning, delivering instruction, and maintaining a positive classroom culture aligned with established curricula.

Starting Date: Immediately. Part-Time position with duties including creating lesson plans, individual and group instruction, and collaboration with staff. Candidates must hold an Indiana teaching or substitute license.

Qualifications

• Position requires Indiana license to teach or substitute license.
• Long Term Substitute Teacher duties include planning, instruction, and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in learning and manage behavior to provide a safe learning environment.
• Prepare students to become productive citizens through proactive engagement and modeling.
• Create a flexible program and class environment that fosters learning and growth.
• Deliver instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
• Provide accommodations and modifications per IEP/504/Health Plan or other mandated documents.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address classroom issues.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and guardians about instructional progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Education

Indiana License to teach in appropriate grade/subject or Indiana Substitute Teacher License

Job description

Long Term Substitute Teacher-Maternity Leave 1st GR Myers

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Long Term Substitute Teacher

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the building principal.

• Engage students in learning, manage student behavior in a positive, proactive and constructive manner for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepare students to become productive responsible citizens through positive proactive engagement and modeling.
• Create a flexible program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Establish effective rapport with students, seek to meet individual student needs.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continuing education.
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents and otherstaff members.
• Supervise students within assigned areas and as needed.
• Develop Lesson plans.
• Deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
• Provide diverse learners with accommodations and modifications to ensure learning. At a minimum provide the legally required modifications and accommodations as outlined in each child’s IEP, 504 plan, Health Care Plan or other legally mandated document.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators to address instructional and/or classroom issues.
• Respond to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
• Create and support a culture that empowers students.
• Encourage a culture of inclusiveness and support for all children.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITY: Students, volunteers, assistants

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Indiana License to teach in appropriate grade/subject or Indiana Substitute Teacher License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of the job.

The general physical demands include: standing up to four hours, climbing,bending, stooping and lifting up to 20 lbs as part of routine job activities withinthe classroom environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]