Woodlawn High School
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
2016/2017 School Year 

The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community; 2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn High School educates students in grades 9-12th.

Position Summary:

This long-term substitute teaching position has classroom-level teaching responsibilities for English/Language Arts classes at the Woodlawn High School Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School.  This is a temporary, full-time position and ineligible for benefits.   This position is providing coverage for a maternity leave and will be available until the end of May.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement English/Language Arts lessons based on Illinois State and NASPE standards
• Implement standards based curriculum
• Maintain a safe, structured environment where all students feel encouraged to achieve their potential
• Analyze and use formative assessment data to make instructional improvements
• Provide accommodations and modifications for all students to be successful
• Create project-based learning opportunities to share with the staff and students of the UCW community
• Participate in department and school-wide professional development
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to student arrival, advisory, student dismissal, and after-school duties
• Contact parents on a regular basis to update them on the progress of their student(s)
• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect
• Uphold the rules and regulations as set forth in the Student Handbook
• Work closely with parents and larger community to support students and school
• Collaborate with department members in planning for work of the department and/or school-wide student research projects. Participate in regular meetings to plan curriculum, lessons, and review class and student progress.

Position Qualifications:

• Substitute licensure and/or Bachelor’s Degree and current Illinois teaching license with English/Language Arts endorsements
• Must be collaborative, collegial, goal-oriented, mission-driven, accountable, responsible, self-managed, and self-motivated
• Excellent teacher with proven experience enabling urban students to meet high expectations
• Must be reflective and receptive to professional feedback and coaching
• Must possess strong written, oral, and technology-based skills

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