What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer School : Substitute / Guest Teacher - Bilingual Spanish position at Woodland School?
Position Type :
Summer School / Summer School Substitute / Guest Teacher - Bilingual
Date Posted : 2 / 12 / 2025
Location : Districtwide
Date Available : Flexible
Closing Date : Open
Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Educator / Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and educational environment by hiring individuals who support and contribute to the diversity and excellence of our student and academic programs through their teaching and service to our students, parents and the community we serve.
If you welcome inclusion, equity and diversity, have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students, embrace and celebrate the individuality of our student population with respect to race, ethnicity, and economic status, and seek to celebrate the cultures that contribute to making our district so rich, please join our team! Minority candidates encouraged to apply.
POSITION TITLE : Substitute / Guest Teacher - Bilingual Spanish
Applicants are instructed to address in their application / resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.
POSITION TYPE : Summer School : Certified Support
DATE POSTED : February 12, 2025
LOCATION : Districtwide
DATE AVAILABLE : June 9, 2025
DESCRIPTION : Enables each child to pursue his education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his / her regular teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Certification : Valid Illinois Professional Educator's or Subtitute License registered in Lake County
2. Education :
A. Required - Bachelor's Degree
3. Experience :
A. Required - Spanish fluency
B. Preferred - Spanish fluency with classroom teaching experience
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building
2. Reviews with the principal, department head, or team leader all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day
3. Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he is assigned
4. Teachers the lesson outlined and described in the Substitute Teacher's Guide as prepared by the absent teacher
5. Consults as appropriate, with the school principal, department head, or team leader before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the Substitute Teacher's Guide
6. Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods
7. Reports in writing, on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day teaching practice dictates
8. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Planning and Preparation - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning.
- Classroom Environment - Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.
- Instruction - Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
- Professional Responsibility - Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.
Technical : Competent in digital environments; iPads, Chromebooks databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc.
Interpersonal : Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff in both English and Spanish. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills.
DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Manual Dexterity : Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
Physical Effort : Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
Working Conditions : Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES :
1. Assist in other areas as needed
2. Complete other duties as assigned
3. Provide ongoing professional development to staff and administration
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Technical : Able to work with district technology systems to include ESPED. Able to utilize Microsoft Office, including but not limited to, Word, Excel, etc.
Interpersonal : The candidate must exhibit excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents. Must be able to model and implement behavior strategies to support staff and students struggling with behavior. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills. Must be able to maintain harmonious relationships with staff, students and parents.
DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Manual Dexterity : Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
Physical Effort : Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
Working Conditions : Some exposure to defintely disagreeable elements may exist.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Work Week : Monday through Friday (as needed)
Work Year : June 9, 2025 thru July 3, 2025 (as needed)
Work Hours : Varies from 8 : 30 a.m. - 3 : 00 p.m. depending upon assignment
Salary Range : $130 per day
HOW TO APPLY : Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting :
CONTACT PERSON :
Risa Levy Gilbert
Director of Educational Supports & Innovation
rgilbert@dist50.net
847) 596-5636
Vasiliki Vourvahis Frake
Director of Educational Services
vfrake@dist50.net
847) 596-5630
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Applications reviewed as received
Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.
Salary : $130
