Daily Substitute Teacher

Function / Position Summary

Implements student daily instructional plan in the absence of the classroom teacher. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of the District curriculum and goals in an effective manner, ensuring a safe classroom environment, proper classroom management, and maintaining reasonable rules of conduct encouraging self-discipline and responsibility. Serves as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Reports to the main office for room assignment upon arrival and checks out in the main office at the end of the day.
• Arrives at building (according to the school work day/hours) with enough time to check in, review substitute plans, and be prepared for the day when the students enter the classroom.
• Implements the instructional plans prepared by the teacher.
• Clearly communicates expectations and adapts to individual learning needs, providing individual and small group instruction.
• Follows all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provides feedback to the teacher regarding instruction, discipline, and other events of the day.
• Maintains a professional and positive rapport with parents/co-workers/ administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher or:
  • Have recently completed (within the last semester) at least 90 semester hours of coursework as a part of the approved Illinois educator preparation program with a Professional Educator License (PEL) in Pre-Completion status within your ELIS account.
  • Have 60 semester hours of coursework or higher to qualify for the short-term sub license.

Licensure
In order to work as a Substitute Teacher, you need to have ONE of the following credentials (REQUIRED):

• An Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional (PARA) endorsement (Para Educator License or ELS-PARA); or
• A Substitute Teaching License - SUB; or
• A Short-Term Substitute License - STS (only valid until June 30, 2028); or
• A Professional Educator License (PEL) with any type of endorsement

Experience / Knowledge

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, parents, students and staff members.
  

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move. Lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching
  

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Pay Rate / Benefits

• The daily rate for this position is $130/Day GenEd or $140/Day Bilingual/SpEd)