English Language Arts Teacher; Long Term Sub

Position Details

Position Type: Middle School Teaching / English Language Arts

Date Posted: 1/20/2026

Location: Gregory Middle School

Date Available: Immediately

Closing Date: Until Filled

District: Indian Prairie School District 204

Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a long‑term substitute position. Approximate dates of assignment 01/16/26-05/08/26.

• Plan and instruct students on District and State Standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
• Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and collaborate with grade level or departmental teachers and support staff to plan instruction across classrooms and integrate lessons across subjects.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems, ensuring individual student's needs are met.
• Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• Actively participate on building and District teams or committees, provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• Set clear expectations for the class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as a role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled workday such as orientation, open houses or conferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in: ELA (6-8). Candidates with additional endorsements are preferred.

Rate of pay: $310/Day

Working Conditions: High School

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.