1st Grade Long-Term Substitute

About the Role

The elementary school teacher is responsible for creating a supportive learning environment that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth of students. The teacher plans and implements lessons in a variety of subjects, assesses student progress, and collaborates with parents, colleagues, and administrators to ensure the success of each child.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement lesson materials in accordance with district resources and alignment with State standards and Antioch CCSD 34's philosophy and objectives.
• Employ a variety of instructional methods, techniques, and materials to differentiate learning activities for all students.
• Actively engage in all data-related meetings, including weekly Student Learning Team (SLT) meetings.
• Utilize technology devices to execute instructional technology to enhance learning.
• Use diverse instructional strategies and varied methods of assessment to provide differentiated instruction.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Science of Reading.
• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Encourage cooperative social behavior through games and activities.
• Promote and maintain appropriate student behavior.
• Participate on committees to develop and improve instruction and/or other building-level goals/initiatives.
• Actively pursue continual professional growth and commit to the vision of making the school a place of excellence.
• Maintain accurate and complete records involving student information as required by law, District policy, and administrative direction.
• Work collaboratively with grade-level teams and school teams.
• Demonstrate strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with colleagues, parents, and administration.
• Assume any other duties as delegated by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education.
• Certification and license as required by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Regional Office of Education.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of theories and practices of child development.

Physical Demands

The role requires the ability to perform various physical tasks, including standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, lifting, and bending, as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. The work environment may involve exposure to typical levels of noise and activity associated with a school and school bus setting.

Benefits

• Sick leave and personal days.
• Employer contributions to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS).
• HMO insurance and dental benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the district.

Reports to: Building Administration. Salary, length of work year, and ongoing service shall be determined by the Board of Education.