Job Description

Position Summary: In this role, as a Substitute, the individual will perform functions to instruct students on currently established and predetermined curriculum, ensuring each individual learner is provided with the knowledge, understanding and tools to accomplish tasks set forth with both a feeling of accomplishment and success. The Dedicated Building Substitute Teacher will be assigned to Park View Elementary School and work a 99-day calendar as a Substitute Teacher in various rooms/roles assisting throughout the school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Makes decisions and demonstrates support of the mission, vision, goals and interests of the district and of students.
2. Deliver lesson plans as instructed by the teacher and/or school administrator.
3. Be actively engaged with students during your assignment and communicate in a positive way with all students, staff and others.
4. Complete daily, and regular housekeeping tasks required of the permanent teacher.
5. Actively support a positive learning environment with structured classroom management routines.
6. Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality as it relates to school, student, parent or staff information.
7. Complete all duties of the teacher, including supervision assignments (e.g., bus duty, hall duty, lunchroom supervision).
8. Ensure the safety and well-being of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations.
9. Direct the activities of a classroom assistant(s) as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and work environment required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualification Requirements:

• Illinois State Board of Education licensure requirements for a Substitute Teacher (Professional Educators License/PEL, Substitute Teaching License or Short-Term Substitute Teaching License).
• Experience teaching or working as a Substitute teacher preferred.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.

Skills Required:

• Ability to collaborate as a team and work effectively with others.
• Ability to remain flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice.
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems and a willingness to make decisions based on the best interest of the students.
• Lead by example, maintaining a professional demeanor, and serve as a positive example for students.
• Demonstrates exemplary oral and written skills.

Employment Expectations: It is the vision or aim of CCSD 89 that all of our students learn to the best of their abilities, have strong feelings of self-worth, and enjoy attending school each day. All district 89 employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members and others.

Salary: $180 a day

Application Procedure: Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including the following: 1) an on-line application for this position, 2) a letter of interest in this position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, 4) a copy of your current resume. CCSD 89 uses an on-line application that is available at http://www.ccsd89.org/. All required documents should be electronically attached to your application.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Community Consolidated School District 89 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 89 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 89 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certificated employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for this opening should contact the office of the superintendent.