Job description
Substitute Teacher (IHSCA)
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Instituto Health Science Career Academy along with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child-in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. In alignment with CPS/ISBE, our school strives to provide high quality and specially designed instructional supports and services for all students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment. We work collaboratively with the goal of improving the academic achievement of all students with disabilities by ensuring they receive meaningful and relevant access to grade level core instruction within the school. Teachers provide appropriate, effective, and culturally relevant instruction for grades 9-12 aligned to SAT, AVID College Readiness, and state standards. IHSCA ensures that students are provided a safe learning environment that supports student social-emotional growth as well as academics.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The substitute teacher reports to the principal and is responsible for leading classroom instruction and activities for 9th-12th graders in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The substitute teacher implements teacher lesson plans, assigns student classwork and homework, and maintains classroom control and discipline. The substitute teacher must also complete a daily report or evaluation to communicate any pertinent information resulting from the day’s events and deliver to principal at the end of the school day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Taking attendance at the beginning of class
- Collecting homework assigned from the previous day
- Following instructions from the teacher and providing students with instructions and work for the day
- Working with the students on assignments and providing extra help if necessary
- Reporting any misconduct or behavioral issues within the classroom to the absent teacher and the dean of discipline
- Collecting and organizing all work done in class
- Demonstrating professionalism and high regard for student wellbeing
- Following school’s regulations and student code of conduct procedures
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Substitute teacher certificate or professional educator’s license (preferred). Must obtain License within three months of employment.
- At least two years of experience teaching or substitute teaching in a high school environment (preferred)
- Ability to successfully manage a classroom
- Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
- Ability to work with a wide variety of people
- Exceptional organization and time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to speak English and Spanish fluently preferred
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Ability to honor schedules and work plans
- Dependability and punctuality
- Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and effective management of multiple projects at one time
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and react to unpredictable events
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and the Internet
The above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, as well as set-up and maintain work files.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours may be required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
Institute Health Science Career Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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