Long Term Substitute Teacher - 5th Grade

Mokena School District 159•Mokena, IL

About The Position

This position wil begin on February 9, 2026 and continue through the end of the 2025-2026 school year, May 29, 2026. To temporarily assist teachers/providers in creating a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each pupil’s ability

Requirements

Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education, or Licensed by the Will County Regional Office of Education as a substitute teacher
Holds a Substitute Teacher Authorization Letter issued by the Will County Regional Office of Education
Bending, carrying, climbing, must be able to travel between job sites, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking
Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs., such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture
Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather, meet multiple demands from several people, and interact with the public and other staff

Responsibilities

Teach district approved curricula
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
Execute the lesson plans issued by the regular teacher/provider
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
Evaluate pupils’ needs, progress, and achievement
Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student
Meet the standards of professional, ethical, and confidential conduct
Other duties as assigned