Substitute Teacher, Multiple Positions Available (2026-2027 School Year)

Title: Substitute Teacher
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