World Language Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting ID#: 10674
Posting Closing Date: until filled
 

Position Long Term Substitute - World Language German Teacher Building Glenbard East 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. Term 08/10/2026-09/21/2026 ( anticipated ) License Required Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County)
Endorsement for H.S. in the subject identified

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 + Resource
• German 3H (2 classes) and German 4H/AP (1 class) and Ram Time (listed above as Resource)

Qualifications

• 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not all Inclusive)

• Instruct students based on subject- or level- specific curriculum; grade assignments and maintain attendance
• Supplement lesson plans utilizing interactive technology as appropriate
• Supervise and ensure safety of students during classroom hours
• Meet with Department Chair on a regular basis and seek mentoring from other departmental staff members
• Maintain 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.
• May need to participate in parent-teacher conferences and/or school-sponsored professional development
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the 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 complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
• 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: Joan Witkus, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Glenbard East High School
1014 S Main St, Lombard IL 60148
(630) 627-9250
www.glenbardeasths.org 

 
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.