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Job Posting #10853

Position Long Term Substitute Science Teacher Building Glenbard South Position Type Temporary Licensed Staff Salary & Benefits LTS rate $300 per 7.25 hr day includes grading and Plan/Prep/GH/Collab, employer TRS contribution benefits may apply. License Required Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County)
Endorsement for H.S. in the subject identified
Start Date 12/07/2026 - 03/12/2027 (anticipated) Position Summary

The qualified candidate for the long-term substitute role will perform duties and responsibilities to ensure that learning keeps moving forward during a teacher's extended absence.

• 3 classes + Prep + Resource
• Physics, Honors Physics, AP Environmental Science

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in the primary subject
• Professional educator's license in the subject area identified.
• Knowledge of best practices as it relates to supporting (all) students' ability to learn
• Strong communications skills
• Honors or AP experience, preferred
• ESL, a plus

Reports To 
        Principal and Department Chair of the building assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed daily lesson plans and provides a variety of learning activities consistent with teaching to the established curriculum objectives.
• Maintains the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with the Sexual Harassment, Equal Educational Opportunity, Ethics, Use of Electronic Media, and other appropriate policies of the District.
• Accomplishes the curriculum objectives that can reasonably be expected for the grade level and subject being instructed.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media in the instructional program.
• Establishes effective methods of classroom control in which students develop respect for the school, the teacher, and each other.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with immediate supervisors, parents, students, peers, and other school related reference groups.
• Maintains and submits upon request accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Provides appropriate supervision and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Does not administer corporal punishment or touch students.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To
Kim Jablonski, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Glenbard South High School
23W200 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tel. (630) 469-6500
www.glenbardsouthhs.org
 





Job ID for Posting:  10853 Closing Date:  until filled

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position.  This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures.  Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties may be assigned.
Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.  It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.