English Language Arts Teacher (Long Term Substitute) at Fremont School District 79

• Illinois Professional Educator License;
• Language Arts Endorsement; or
• Substitute Teacher License

Under the general supervision of the school Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and administers middle school guaranteed and viable curriculum consistent with the school district’s strategic plan.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of  Fremont School District 79.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the district’s procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in the student’s education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and the school district’s policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional and positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school staff members, especially within grade level and content areas, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Administers standardized assessments in accordance with state and district testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designed by the Superintendent.

• $230.00/day