Substitute Teacher

July 9, 2026 SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO 2026-2027 School Year Title: Teacher Substitute Reports to: Principal Job Goal: Performs regular teachers’ class plan while the teacher is out.

Minimum Qualifications

(Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required): Bachelor’s Degree and specific endorsement. Valid Substitute Teaching Permit Duties and Responsibilities Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent. Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent.

Prepares lesson plans with assistance, as directed by an administrator, when lesson plans are not available in the classroom. Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent.

Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when no teacher is absent. Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans. Must possess written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread emails, as well as reading comprehension to respond to those emails.

Working Conditions and Physical Environment Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; hear and understand speech at normal levels; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Substitute Teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. School City of East Chicago reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

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