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Long Term Substitute 1st Grade

Duties

Essential Functions:

  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations.
  • Ensure the protection of equipment, materials and facilities as appropriate.
  • Communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others.
  • Manage student behavior which supports a positive learning environment

Other Functions:

  • May be required to participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, etc.
  • May need to direct activities of a classroom assistant(s)

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Illinois Professional Educators License registered in DuPage County
  • Skilled in the design and delivery of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
  • Committed to parent involvement and communication
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Responsible, honest, tactful, able to maintain confidentiality, and be of good character

Salary/Benefits

Salary:  $285.64 per diem in Accordance with the Gower Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Additional Notes

Position Available: Anticipated 1/05/2027 through 3/10/2027

How to Apply

To Apply:   

  1. Apply on-line at www.gower62.com, click on Employment or Apply button.
  2. Applicants invited for an interview will be asked at that time to provide:  Resume, Three (3) signed letters of current references, and college and graduate school transcripts (copies accepted at the time of interview). 

 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/gower/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute

Job Posting Date

10/2/2026

Application Deadline

12/18/2026

Start Date

10/2/2026

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