High School Long Term Substitute - Science (Physics) at McCutcheon High

Seeking a qualified individual to serve as a substitute for approximately 16 Days beginning 11/25/2025 - 12/20/2025

Preference will be given to individuals possessing a valid teaching license. If selected for consideration, you will be asked to provide original transcripts and your teaching license.

• If the candidate holds a valid Indiana Teaching License they would receive $107/day for the first 15 days. On the 16th day of the assignment the licensed the substitute would receive teacher salary (depending on years of verified experience).
• If the candidate does not hold a valid teaching certificate, but holds a valid Indiana Substitute Permit, they would receive $107/day for the first 15 days and on the 16th day of the assignment receive $158/day.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics, in accordance with district curriculum.

• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.

• Instructs students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, physics, and other related areas (e.g., mathematics).

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.