Creative Writing Substitute Teacher
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Overview
Job Description
The Chicago High School for the Arts is seeking part-time substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 SY in the Creative Writing Department.
Title: Creative Writing Substitute Teacher
Department: Creative Writing Conservatory
Classification: Part-time instructor
General Summary:
The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts ) develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The school approaches the development of students through a whole-student approach and through a continuous learning environment for all staff to continuously develop their understanding of our scholar-artists. We strive to build upon and improve our practices to make sure we are always serving all of our students to the best of our ability.
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.
All Creative Writing classes run 2-5 pm, Monday-Friday.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow the 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 the special needs of students, such as medical, modifications, and schedule changes found in the teacher's plan
Employees must demonstrate the ability to maintain the 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
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