Substitute Teacher

Distinctive Schools • Chicago, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher delivers specified course content in the absence of a classroom teacher and provides a safe educational atmosphere in which students can pursue intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. The workday corresponds with the teacher’s workday. For assignments lasting two or more weeks, the role also includes developing lesson plans, grading and providing feedback on student work, entering grades, providing a summative course grade in partnership with a certified staff member, and conducting family conferences as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Substitute Teaching License.
• Familiarity with cloud-based software solutions, including Google Suite.
• Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled classes and implement the absent teacher’s lesson plans, routines, and expectations.
• Develop and maintain a positive learning environment using effective classroom management procedures and routines.
• Keep student information, grades, and school personnel information confidential.
• Take precautions to ensure staff and student safety, including not leaving students unsupervised.
• Consult with the grade-level or content team to resolve questions or concerns.
• Follow campus procedures and schedules and promote proper use and care of materials, tools, and school property.
• Supervise non-classroom duties when assigned, including covering classes during another teacher’s planning period and performing lunchroom, hall, bus, or playground duty.
• Provide developmentally appropriate impromptu lesson plans or activities as needed and assist students with coursework toward mastery.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher and adapt instruction to students’ individual needs.
• Provide detailed notes and a summary of work completed.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, families, and community members, and communicate information accurately and clearly.
• For assignments of two or more weeks, develop lesson plans and select appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment reflecting students’ learning styles and needs.
• For assignments of two or more weeks, grade student work, provide feedback, enter grades in the online gradebook or reporting system, and provide a summative course grade in partnership with a certified staff member.
• Conduct family conferences as requested for long-term assignments.
• Serve as a positive role model and support the school district’s mission.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, and maintain a safe learning environment.

Benefits

• 25+ paid holidays and upfront sick leave (for full-time direct hires).
• Accrual-based personal time bank (for full-time direct hires).
• 12 weeks of paid family leave (for full-time direct hires).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare (for full-time direct hires).
• 403(b) match: fully matched up to 3% and 50% matched up to 5% (for full-time direct hires).
• Professional development, including tuition reimbursement (for full-time direct hires).
• Gym and wellness discounts (for full-time direct hires).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level