JOB OVERVIEW:

Substitutes play a critical role each day in the education of our students. Whether replacing  teachers or paraprofessionals, Substitutes provide for continuity in instruction, supervision, organization and health of our students. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• For teaching, secretarial, and paraprofessional positions - Valid Illinois Professional Educator or Substitute License.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Completion of required compliance tutorials
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Report to the main office on time, according to the work-day hours published in the Substitute Teacher Handbook, to check in, review plans or directions and prepare for the lessons/protocols of the day.
2. Familiarize yourself with the building and staff who are available to you throughout the day. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Seeking assistance will allow you to be more successful in your role.
3. Uphold all District policies, rules, and procedures to which regular staff members are subject.
4. Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures (including classroom management techniques) for the school and classroom to which assigned.
5. Teach the lessons outlined in the substitute plans as prepared by the absent teacher. Follow the directions and protocols of the absent staff member.
6. Maximize the probability of success by:
7. 1. clearly communicating behavioral and academic expectations
   2. adapting for individual learner needs
   3. actively involving students in learning
   4. providing a risk-free, safe environment
8. Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and throughout the building during supervisory periods.
9. Maintain professional standards.
10. Provide direction to students in case of emergency situations.
11. Follow directions given by the absent staff member to conclude your day (process work, tidy room, etc.)
12. Check into the main office during planning periods to assume additional responsibilities if needed.
13. Provide feedback to the absent staff member using the form provided (for teachers). Include comments on the behavior of students, lessons completed, possible changes made in the plans and rationale. 
14. Check out at the main office at the end of your day.
15. If accepting a long-term teaching assignment, you are expected to assume all duties and responsibilities of a full-time teacher (notably: lesson planning, parent communication, report cards, etc. and to be present on all teacher work days including parent-teacher conferences (evenings) and institute days, unless alternative arrangements are made with the building principal.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the District.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The District maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Create an ELIS account and register your license with the ISBE.

Attachment(s):

• How to obtain Substitute and Paraprofessional License.pdf