Substitute Teacher (Day to Day)

Title: Substitute Teacher (Day to Day)

Location: Deerfield High School or Highland Park High School

Pay: $180/Full Day (2 hours 46 minutes or greater; 8 periods on anchor days; 6 periods on cycle days) $90/Half Day (2 hours 45 minutes or less; 4 periods on anchor days; 3 periods on cycle days)

Deerfield High School and Highland Park High School seek qualified substitute teachers for the current school year.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License or Substitute License registered in Lake Intermediate Service Center, Region 65. License application information available at https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Application.aspx.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Work with students and adults in a positive manner.
• Handle and maintain the confidentiality of student and other sensitive District information per the District's confidentiality guidelines.
• Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  
  

Essential Functions

The criteria indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

• Comply with all Board policies as well as district and school procedures.
• Supervise students effectively and implement lesson plans provided by absent educators.
• Accurately take attendance and complete all required reports promptly in accordance with district guidelines.
• Oversee designated areas of the school to ensure student safety and maintain order.
• Utilize technology tools to enhance instruction and support diverse learning needs as appropriate.
• Strictly follow student accommodations and health safety protocols.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding student information and records in all interactions.
• Manage student behavior proactively and professionally, fostering a respectful and orderly learning environment.
• Collaborate effectively with school staff to support a cohesive and productive educational community.
• Take all necessary precautions to safeguard students, equipment, materials, and school facilities.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills with clear, respectful, and effective communication with students and staff.
• Remain mobile and attentive by frequently moving throughout the classroom and other assigned areas.
• Uphold professionalism at all times, respecting the privacy and confidentiality of both teachers and students.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the building administrator to support school operations.
  
  

Language Skills

Communicates clearly both in oral and written format with all constituents of the District 113 community. Effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups. Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with students and staff. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, write, type, speak, listen, and taste or smell.
• The employee is regularly required to communicate with staff and others.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• The employee may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Specific psychological demands of this job include the ability to remain calm under stress levels associated with job demands, along with constant contact with students, colleagues and the public.
  
  

Working Conditions

• In the work environment, this role is regularly exposed to office environmental conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with regular exposure to loud classrooms, hallways, cafeterias or sports venues.
• The employee is regularly required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and staff in addition to meeting multiple demands from several people.
• The employee is frequently required to work irregular or extended work hours, which may include evenings or weekends.
  
  

Safety

As a part of the District workforce, this role is responsible for being aware of, modeling and contributing to the maintenance and implementation of all District safety policies and procedures. The role is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Required to

• Use good safety awareness and judgment
• Follow policies
• Report potentially unsafe conditions
• Follow manufacturer safety instructions when using equipment
• Follow agency ergonomic policies and procedures
  
  

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.