Title
Summer School: Wildcat Summer Adventures Substitute/Guest Teacher
Position Type & Dates
Summer School Teaching – Dates: June 8, 2026 – July 2, 2026; Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Description
Enables each child to pursue his education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his/her regular teacher.
Qualifications
* Certification: Valid Illinois Professional Educator's or Substitute License registered in Lake County.
* Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
* Experience: Preferred – Classroom teaching experience.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
1. Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival.
2. Reviews all plans and schedules with the principal, department head, or team leader for the teaching day.
3. Maintains established routines and procedures of the assigned classroom.
4. Takes over the lesson outlined and described in the Substitute Teacher's Guide.
5. Consults appropriately with leadership for any teaching or other procedures not specified in the Guide.
6. Assumes responsibility for supervising pupil behavior during class, lunch, and recess.
7. Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
8. Follows all policies, rules, and procedures applicable to regular teachers.
9. Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the School Principal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Planning and Preparation: Demonstrates knowledge of content, pedagogy, students, and resources; designs coherent instruction and selects appropriate activities; assesses student learning.
* Classroom Environment: Creates a respectful environment; establishes culture for learning; manages procedures and behavior; organizes physical space.
* Instruction: Communicates clearly; uses questioning and discussion techniques; engages students; provides feedback; demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
* Professional Responsibility: Reflects on teaching; maintains accurate records; communicates professionally; contributes to school and district; grows professionally; demonstrates professionalism.
Technical Proficiency
* Competent with digital environments: iPads, Chromebooks, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications.
Interpersonal Skills
* Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses, and community.
* Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills; empathetic; humanistic; open‑minded; team‑oriented.
* Strategic thinker; works harmoniously with community; fluent in English and Spanish.
* Exhibits sound judgement; strong organizational skills.
District Core Competencies
* Support mutual respect and equal dignity across the school community.
* Welcomes inclusion, equity, and diversity.
* Unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
* Maintain a respectful stance regardless of differences.
* Collaborate to build successful relationships.
* Anticipate, identify and adopt change.
* Engage respectfully in all job‑related interactions.
* Communicate approaches that are approachable and respectful.
* Participate in professional development.
* Take initiative; manage multiple tasks.
* Organize work productively.
Physical Demands
* Manual dexterity required for skilled, accurate physical operations.
* Physical effort handling average weight materials or equipment; not for sustained periods.
* Possible exposure to disagreeable elements.
Terms of Employment
June 8, 2026 - July 2, 2026; Monday thru Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Salary Range
$130 per day.
How to Apply
Internal and external applicants: Apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendation, resume, and transcript(s). All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be notified within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Contact Person
Tia Martinez
Director of Educational Supports & Innovation
tmartinez@dist50.net
(847) 596-5636
Application Deadline
April 7, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 District's Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.
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