Long Term Substitute - 3rd Grade **ANTICIPATED mid Sept-mid Dec**

Position Type: 3rd Grade Teacher: Temporary (mid Sept-mid Dec) Elementary Teacher Revised: December 2024

Perm/contract:

26/27 School Year

Department:

Core Instruction

Primary Reporting Location:

Beye

Level:

3rd Grade

Salary:

$150/day. After 21 consecutive days, $254/day

Date Available:

September 14, 2026-December 18, 2026

Portrait of a District 97 Leader:

• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with, and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators, and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning, and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

About This Role The job of the Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an instructional leader with the specific responsibility of supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom dynamics; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress in support of the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Role Responsibilities:

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

• Applying Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
• Knowing and Valuing Students
• Setting Instructional Outcomes
• Using Resources Efficiently
• Planning Coherent Instruction
• Knowing and Valuing Students
• Designing and Analyzing Assessments

LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

• Cultivating Respectful and Affirming Environments
• Fostering a Culture for Learning
• Maintaining Purposeful Environments
• Supporting Positive Behavior
• Organizing Spaces for Learning

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

• Communicating About Purpose and Content
• Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
• Engaging Students in Learning
• Using Assessment for Learning
• Responding Flexibly to Student Needs

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engaging in Reflective Practice
• Documenting Student Progress
• Engaging Families and Communities
• Contributing to School Community and Culture
• Growing and Developing Professionally
• Acting in Service of Students

Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies and curriculum alignment with standards.
• Familiarity with district policies and procedures related to curriculum coordination and instructional support.
• Dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Competent in operating standard office and classroom equipment, including computers and assigned software.
• Capability to understand and relate to students with special needs.
• Adherence to District organization, operations, policies, and objectives, as well as department and program goals.
• Skillful interpretation, application, and explanation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Effective communication, cooperation, and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with others.
• Accurate analysis of situations and adoption of effective courses of action.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work efficiently.
• Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS and EXPERIENCE:

• Professional Educator License with applicable elementary endorsement
• English as a second language endorsement preferred
• Previous experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the performance of light work - which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.