Long Term Substitute Math Teacher

Township High School District 113•Deerfield, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Math Teacher creates a classroom and culture in which all students have a robust, research-informed opportunity to learn mathematical knowledge, skills, and dispositions, while contributing to the department and school culture. The teacher will teach Geometry, Precalculus, and AP Calculus AB at Deerfield High School from January 5, 2027, through April 9, 2027. The role includes planning and delivering instruction aligned with learning standards, curriculum maps, course-team goals, and the District and school vision of education and equity. The teacher establishes a supportive and responsive classroom, guides student learning, assesses and reports student progress, uses diagnostic assessments to inform interventions or acceleration, and collaborates with school personnel, families, and the community. The position also involves maintaining records, supporting student safety and conduct, attending meetings, and fulfilling other duties assigned by the building administrator.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements.
License registered with Lake County ROE 34.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Ability to apply current research and theory in the field.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Ability to calculate figures, estimates, proportions, percentages, and cost projections and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, financial management, and data analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret varied verbal and written instructions and abstract and concrete variables.
Common sense, problem-solving skills, and reasoning ability for instructional and supervisory situations.
Ability to remain calm under job-related stress and interact continually with students, colleagues, and the public.
Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and manage multiple demands.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at assigned locations and times.
Plan and deliver curriculum and instruction that respond to students’ individual and collective needs, interests, and abilities; reflect current research on learning; and align with established learning standards.
Implement the District and school’s vision of education and equity through instruction and professional practice.
Follow the curriculum matrix, curriculum map, and course team’s instructional goals for curriculum, instructional methodology, and common assessments.
Create a warm, supportive, intellectually engaging, and responsive classroom environment appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Demonstrate respect for students’ backgrounds, cultures, assets, and experiences, and a willingness to learn more about them.
Develop and enforce reasonable classroom rules and procedures, maintain order fairly and consistently, and implement a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support process.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for learning activities, and communicate objectives to students.
Regularly assess student achievement and provide required progress reports.
Collaborate with school personnel to identify, educate, and support individual students, including students with specialized needs.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Regularly use diagnostic assessment tools to identify student strengths and needs and guide intervention or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, administrative regulations, and department specifications.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
Analyze student performance, reflect on curriculum and instructional effectiveness, and consult with the department chairperson on changes based on that analysis.
Maintain and improve professional competence; attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
Complete duties accurately and promptly and perform other duties assigned by the building administrator.
Communicate with parents about student progress in a timely manner that allows time for changes.
Maintain confidentiality of employee, student, and other sensitive District information.
Set personal and team goals and establish methods for achieving them.
Work effectively with a diverse range of constituencies and establish collaborative relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Take attendance and complete grade, progress, and other reports required by the District or State of Illinois.
Communicate clearly in oral and written formats, present information, and respond to questions from constituency groups.
Apply current research and theory in the field and perform duties in accordance with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Calculate figures, estimates, proportions, percentages, and cost projections; apply basic algebra and geometry concepts; and use technology for office work, financial management, and data analysis.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret varied instructions and variables.
Maintain awareness of and contribute to implementation of District safety policies and procedures; use sound safety judgment, follow policies and manufacturer instructions, report unsafe conditions, and follow ergonomic procedures.
Oversee the safety, well-being, and work output of students.