Substitute Classroom Teacher

South Holland School District 150; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

South Holland School District 150 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Elementary School Teacher Substitute. The role involves preparing learners to achieve their best and managing lessons as outlined by the regular teacher.

The ideal candidate must possess an Illinois Teaching or Substitute License and show commitment by accepting an average of 2 assignments per month. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain established classroom routines.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois Teaching or Substitute License.
• Minimum acceptance of 2 jobs per month on average.

Responsibilities

• Report to the main office upon arrival at the school building.
• Teach lessons outlined in substitute plans as prepared by the absent teacher.
• Provide feedback to the teacher using the form provided.

Skills

Illinois Teaching or Substitute License

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Qualifications

Illinois Teaching or Substitute License. Minimum acceptance of 2 jobs per month, on average.

Purpose

To prepare learners to achieve their personal best; continue the learning prescribed for that day; provide direction for each student as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher.

Essential Functions

• Report to the main office upon arrival at the school building.
• Arrive on time, according to the work-day hours published in the Substitute Teacher Handbook, to check in, look over substitute plans and prepare for lessons.
• Familiarize yourself with the building and other teachers who are available to you throughout the day.
• Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Seeking help will allow you to be more successful in your role.
• Uphold all District policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject.
• Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures (including classroom management techniques) for the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teach the lessons outlined in the substitute plans as prepared by the absent teacher.
• Maximize the probability of success by:
  • clearly communicating expectations
  • adapting for individual learner needs
  • actively involving students in learning
  • providing a risk-free, safe environment
• Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and throughout the building during supervisory periods.
• Maintain professional conduct.
• Provide direction to students in case of emergency.
• Follow directions given by the regular teacher to conclude your day (process work, tidy room).
• Provide feedback to the teacher using the form provided, including comments on the behavior of students, lessons completed, possible changes made in the plans and why.
• Provide feedback to the principal using the form.
• Check out at the main office at the end of your shift.
• If accepting a long‑term assignment, you are expected to assume all duties and responsibilities of the full‑time teacher (lesson planning, parent communication, report cards, etc.) and to be present on all teacher work days, including parent‑teacher conferences (evenings) and institute days, unless alternative arrangements are made with the building.

Physical Demands

Elementary Positions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sit. The employee may occasionally push or lift boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required include close vision to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Middle School Positions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. The employee may occasionally push or lift boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being or work output of other people.

Music: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously stand and occasionally walk and sit and talk or hear. The employee may be required to push or lift items such as musical instruments. The employee frequently will use manual dexterity and or finger dexterity while performing the duties of this position. Specific vision abilities required include close vision to read music or handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may frequently drive while performing the duties of this job. The employee will hear conversations in a quiet and noisy environment and have the ability to tell where a sound is coming from.

Physical Education: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include distance vision and peripheral vision.

The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. 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. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

South Holland School District 150 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements and is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.