Substitute Teacher, Multiple Positions Available (2025-2026 School Year)

Lake County Schools Consortium; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 27,675 - 36,900; Part time

Job summary

A school district in California is seeking Substitute Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The position requires providing instruction in the absence of the regular teacher, managing classroom behavior, and maintaining student records. Candidates must hold the necessary certification and must be at least 21 years old. The role involves creating engaging lesson plans and supporting diverse student needs in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have necessary teaching certification as per state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the absence of regular teacher.
• Encourage student progress and manage learning environment.
• Maintain student confidentiality and attendance records.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Student engagement

Ability to follow directions

Confidentiality

Education

State certification/permit for substitute teaching

Job description

Job Overview

Substitute Teacher, Multiple Positions Available (2025-2026 School Year)

• Position Type: Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/21/2025
• Location: District-wide
• Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year
• District: Zion Elementary School District 6
• Reports To: Human Resources and Building Principal

BASIC FUNCTION

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student progress and manages the learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleagues.
  • Maintains student confidentiality
  • Take accurate attendance records
  • Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities
• Complies with Zion District #6 Board of Education policies and the administrative regulations for the State of Illinois.
  • Conducts assigned class at the scheduled time
  • Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
  • Dresses in a manner consistent with school policies
  • Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files
• Demonstrates professional practices in teaching.
  • Models correct use of oral and written language
  • Provide individual and small group instruction to adapt to curriculum needs of pupil
  • Administer group standardized tests
  • Create and teach or follow lesson plans as required by school policy
  • Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned by Principal or Assistant Principal

TEACHING TASKS

• Encourages Student Progress.
  • Promotes student engagement
  • Monitors student progress
  • Responds to student performance
  • Supports students
• Manages the Learning Environment.
  • Uses time wisely
  • Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently
  • Uses instructional time appropriately
  • Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
  • Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
  • Monitors behavior
  • Intervenes when necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have the necessary certification, license or permit required by state law to serve in a substitute teaching assignment. Must be at least 21 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Prepare and maintain confidential records and files.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instruction and office equipment.
• Relate sensitively to a diverse student population.
• Ability to utilize safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: School sites; indoor and outdoor settings.

Physical Abilities: Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist to assist students; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.

Hazards: Contact (at times) with disgruntled individuals.