Permanent Substitute Teacher at Oak Park Elementary School District 97 in Oak Park, IL

Job description

Permanent Substitute Teacher Revised: September 2025 Term/contract: Temporary Department: Core Instruction FLSA Status: Non-exempt Reports to: Building Administration Primary Reporting Location: Julian Middle School Level: 6-8 Compensation: $281/day Date Available: SY-26-27 Bargaining Unit & Classification: N/A Supervisory Responsibilities: None Benefits: Insurance- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available Retirement- pre-tax retirement plans (e.g. 403b) available PTO is available D97 Ideal Team Member Profile The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual: Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs. Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency. Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners. Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools. Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members. Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels. Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members. Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues. Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers. Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students. About the Role The permanent substitute position supports students' learning by demonstrating a passion for working with elementary and middle school age students. As a key member of the district, the ideal person has the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. They establish a positive rapport with students, motivating them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to pursue their full potential. Permanent substitutes fill both short-term and long-term assignments. They commit to learning and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, as well as program planning, supporting students' individual needs, effectively communicating and collaborating with parents, administrators, and fellow educators as needed. The Permanent Substitute position will ensure that equity is at the center of the district's substitute services to positively impact student learning and employee practices as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Communicate and collaborate regularly with other teachers in regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, and grade level meetings; Instruct students in assigned classroom by using lesson plans provided by the teacher or by enacting new lesson plans; Convey information to students to prepare them for testing, achieve curriculum goals, and ensure the teacher's absence does not cause an interruption in classroom instruction; Develop lesson plans as needed; Gain familiarity with district curriculum and resources; Maintain classroom safety; Attend and contribute in staff meetings, professional development activities and teacher institutes; Perform supervision duties as assigned; Assist in development of curricular materials as assigned; and Perform other duties as assigned. Content Knowledge, S