The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year:
Goshen Jr High School
Permanent Substitute Teacher
POSITION PURPOSE:
- Instructs students in subject matter, utilizing strong pedagogical skills.
- If needed, administers tests to evaluate students' progress, and records results.
- Maintains discipline in classroom and in other school's activities.
- Uses curriculum maps, and other district resources to conduct lessons, considering factors, such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, learning styles, and physical limitations of students.
- Maintains attendance and grade records, if needed.
- Supervises students in hallways, cafeteria, and other areas of the building.
- Effectively collaborates with teaching colleagues and administrators on best practices in teaching and learning.
- Performs other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adjust lessons based on differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Make modifications in lessons based on knowledge of the goals for each student's disability as outline in his/her IEP and or 504 plan
- Utilize classroom and corporation materials, resources and technology that enhance instruction
- Use assessment data to plan lessons and drive instruction
- Create a classroom environment that supports instruction
- Maintain an organized classroom to manage the classroom effectively and to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students
- Be a positive role model for all students
- Maintain a positive disciplinary plan for all students
- Develop a repertoire of teaching strategies to reach all learners
- Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues
- Keep student, parent and family information confidential
- Adhere to School Board policies, Corporation policies and procedures, and building guidelines
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and district administrators
- Willingness to be reassigned for a day to another building, if needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Indiana Substitute Permit OR
- Bachelors Degree/Professional Indiana Teaching License
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient technology skills
- Ability to work independently and with colleagues
- Self-driven and motivated
- Organized
- High energy - committed to teaching in collaboration with others
- Can motivate students
- Strong problem solver
- Skilled at communicating with staff, students, and parents
- Can model thinking and problem-solving skills to students
- Believes all students can learn
- Understands the use of data in reaching and communicating goals
- Fosters positive, validating relationships within the school community
HOURS: School year - 180 days per year; 35 hours per week; 8:45am-4:15pm
SALARY: $20.50-$23.50 per hour, rate is dependent upon education (Schedule #38-1 or 38-2)
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Lisa Herschberger
GJHS Assistant Principal
1216 S. Indiana Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
574-533-7677
lsherschberger@goshenschools.org
The Goshen Community Schools Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled