Description

Job Description

Summary: As a Cadre Substitute at Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy, you will be responsible for leading classroom instruction and activities for 9th-12th graders in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. You will implement teacher lesson plans, assign student classwork and homework, and maintain classroom control and discipline.

Salary Range:

$205.00 Per Day

Cadre Substitute - IJLA

About Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy

Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy is a small Options school that feels like home for the 150 Latinx youth we serve from Pilsen and the surrounding community.

Our Educational Philosophy

We provide students with an interdisciplinary, project-based academic program while simultaneously providing strong social emotional supports. Our educational philosophy is rooted in social justice and focuses on rebuilding students' perspective of learning in order to navigate life in a meaningful and purposeful way.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Cadre Substitute 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking attendance at the beginning of class.
• Following teachers lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency, optimal learning and encourages participation.
• Collecting homework assigned from the previous day.
• Collecting and organizing all work done in class.
• Working with the students on assignments and providing extra help when necessary.
• Take initiative to solve problems when they arise and makes decisions based on the best interests of students.
• Follow through on classroom issues and reporting any misconduct or behavioral issues within the classroom. Communicate with appropriate parties when issues arise and as appropriate.
• Demonstrating professionalism and high regard for student wellbeing.
• Required to attend in-service training programs outside regularly scheduled hours.
• Demonstrates flexibility and is able to adjust and/or adapt quickly.
• Following school's regulations and student code of conduct procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• ISBE Short Term Substitute License or ISBE Substitute License, or Professional Educator License (PEL)
• 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

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, set-up and maintain work files. Approximately 50% of time spent standing as well as some lifting (under 30 lbs.)

Working Conditions

Majority of work performed in a general school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours; non-traditional hours may be required to perform job duties. Attendance at school sponsored events and meetings is also required.

Instituto Justice & Leadership Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer