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Creative Writing Substitute Teacher

Chiarts, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Location : Chicago High School for the Arts - Chicago, IL

Salary Range : Undisclosed

Description

CREATIVE WRITING SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS The Chicago High School for the Arts is seeking part-time substitute teachers in the Creative Writing Department. All Creative Writing classes run 2-5pm, Monday -Friday POSITION SUMMARY A substitute teacher at the Chicago High School for the Arts is expected to provide planned instruction to students as outlined by a teacher or administrator. A wide variety of tasks are performed to ensure a high quality teaching and learning environment for all students. A substitute teacher must be very flexible and be willing to exercise good judgment when making decisions. The candidate must have superior verbal and written communication skills. The Creative Writing Department Head or her designee will monitor the work performed by the substitute teacher. RESPONSIBILITIES Follow prepared lesson plans left by the permanent teacher

Complete all necessary records accurately i.e. attendance tracking

Have regular correspondence regarding students and school policies

Monitor student behavior at all times, keep students focused and on task

Provide positive feedback and reinforce student achievement

Ensure class space, materials and equipment remain in good condition and are returned appropriately

Encourage appropriate social skills and respect for others

Address and reconcile minor student conflicts and request assistance from administration when support is needed

Provide teachers with records summarizing the day and any issues that need to be addressed with students, and an accurate account of work performance for each period.

Follow special needs of students such as; medical, modifications, schedule changes found in teacher’s plan

Employee must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

Substitutes are expected to be prompt, reliable, professionally dressed, and follow all ChiArts’ policies and guidelines

Additional expectations will be communicated on a day-by-day basis

Qualifications SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree Professional experience in creative writing or course-related field preferred Minimum (3) years previous teaching experience at a pre-professional or professional level preferably in the content area preferred Prior experience teaching high school students is strongly preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent classroom management ability SALARY Part time position, on an as needed basis Hourly QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING 1. Resume 2. Cover letter 3. Three professional references (name, position, telephone number, and email)

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