Long Term Substitute Teacher-Maternity Leave 4th Gr. Myers

MYERS ELEM; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools MYERS ELEM in Portage, Indiana seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher for 4th grade maternity leave, starting immediately. Indiana license to teach or Indiana Substitute Teacher License required.

The role involves engaging students, planning lessons, managing behavior, providing accommodations per IEP/504, collaborating with staff, and maintaining a supportive classroom culture. Part-time position with duties as listed.

Qualifications

• Indiana License to teach in appropriate grade/subject or Indiana Substitute Teacher License.
• Ability to provide accommodations per IEP, 504 plan or Health Care Plan.
• Experience in managing a 4th grade classroom is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in learning and manage behavior in a positive, proactive manner.
• Prepare students to become productive citizens through proactive engagement and modeling.
• Create a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to learning and growth.
• Establish rapport with students and meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address instructional issues.
• Provide group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Collaboration

Education

Indiana teaching license

Job description

Long Term Substitute Teacher-Maternity Leave 4th 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.
• 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.

Long Term Substitute Teacher-Maternity Leave 4th Gr. Myers

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961855
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

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 4 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

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]

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