Building Substitute Teacher

Illinois School District U-46; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Building Substitute Teacher at Streamwood High School for the 2026-2027 year. The substitute will follow lesson plans, supervise students, and maintain classroom management while representing the district’s standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and appropriate Illinois teaching licensure (PEL or Substitute Teacher License). The position is within District Wide supervision with a 176-day calendar.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Licensure as a Substitute Teacher or Professional Educator License (IL).
• Ability to communicate with administration, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Report to main office and check in/out daily.
• Follow the teacher's plans and supervise students.
• Deliver instruction and manage classrooms and routines.
• Supervise duties (bus, hall, lunch) and complete daily reports.
• Engage students and adapt to individual learning needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Professional Educator License (PEL)

Substitute Teaching License

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Building Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted:
  7/31/2026
• Location:
  Streamwood High School
• Date Available:
  08/24/2026
• Closing Date:
  06/01/2027

Position / Title: Building Substitute Teacher

Bargaining Unit: SUB Department/Location: District Wide

Calendar Days: 176 Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 06/23/2025 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

Building substitutes implement daily student instructional plan in the absence of the classroom teacher, guide the learning process toward the achievement of the District curriculum and goals in an effective manner, ensure a safe classroom environment and proper classroom management, and maintain reasonable rules of conduct encouraging self-discipline and responsibility. Building substitutesserveasapositiverolemodelforstudents,demonstratingprofessionalismthatincludes a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance. Building substitutes are assigned in one building for the duration of the school year.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Reportstothemainofficeuponarrivalforassignmentsandchecksoutinthemain office at the end of the day.
• Adherestothework scheduletoallowenoughtimeforcheckin, reviewof substituteplans, and be prepared for the day when the students enter the classroom.
• Implementstheinstructionalplanspreparedbytheteacherand/orschooladministrator.
• Completesalldutiesoftheteacherincludingsupervisionassignments(i.e.busduty,hall duty, study hall, lunchroom/recess).
• Completesdailyreportsrequiredoftheteacher,includingattendanceandfeedback regarding instruction, discipline, and other events of the day.
• Completesanyadditionalworkasdirectedbyadministrationduringfreeperiods.
• Activelyengageswithstudentsduringassignments,clearlycommunicatesexpectations, andadaptstoindividuallearningneeds,providingindividualandsmallgroupinstruction.
• Followsallnecessaryandreasonablesafetyprecautionstoprotectstudents,equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintainsahighlevelofprofessionalism,integrity,andconfidentialityinregardstoschool,students,parents,orotherstaffmembers.
• Performotherdutiesasassigned.

Education

• Bachelor'sdegreeor higher.
• IllinoisStateBoardofEducationlicensurerequirementsforSubstituteTeacherwhichinclude one of the following (license must be registered in Kane County):
  • ProfessionalEducatorLicense
  • SubstituteTeaching License

Experience / Knowledge

• Abilitytoeffectivelypresentinformationandrespondtoquestionsfromadministration, parents, students and staff members.
• Abilitytoworkcooperativelyandeffectivelywithcolleagues.
• Abilitytoremainflexibleandbewillingtoadapttochangeatshortnotice.
• Abilitytouseinitiativetoproblem solvewhenissuesariseandmakedecisionsbasedonthe best interest of students.

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

• Thisisapositionforthe2026-2027academicyear only.
• Salaryandbenefitsareasestablishedby the Board of Education.

Additional Information

• The daily rate for this position is $145/Day