Daily Substitute Teacher

Illinois School District U-46; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Daily Substitute to implement the teacher's daily instructional plan in a district-wide setting. The position emphasizes maintaining a safe, well-managed classroom and serving as a positive role model for students.

The substitute will arrive prepared, check in/out with the main office, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs while communicating effectively with staff, parents, and administration.

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 with time to review substitute plans and be prepared for the day.
• Implements the instructional plans prepared by the teacher.
• Communicates expectations and adapts to individual learning needs, providing instruction.
• Follows safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provides feedback to the teacher regarding instruction and day’s events.
• Maintains a professional rapport with parents, coworkers, and administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

60 semester hours for short-term sub license

PEL prerequisites

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Daily Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

Position / Title:

Daily Substitute

Bargaining Unit: SUB

Department/Location: District Wide

Work Days: As Needed

Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 06/23/2025

Supervises: N/A

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 least90 semester hours of courseworkas 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.
• The daily rate for this position is $130/Day GenEd or $140/Day Bilingual/SpEd)