Dedicated Building Substitute Teacher

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District is seeking a dedicated building substitute teacher for Clow Elementary School in Naperville, IL. The role involves delivering established curricula, engaging with students, and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Active Illinois teaching or substitute licenses are required along with background checks and health clearances. The position requires independence, reliability, and the ability to handle various classroom duties throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Illinois licensure required for Substitute Teacher positions.
• Experience as a guest or substitute teacher preferred.
• Fingerprint background check required.
• Physical exam and TB test results required.
• Must provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons per teacher or administrator as directed.
• Engage with students and maintain positive interactions.
• Complete daily reports including attendance.
• Support a structured, safe learning environment.
• Supervise classroom duties (bus, hall, study hall, lunch).
• Carry out any additional duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Professionalism

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Education

Illinois teaching license

Substitute/Short-Term license

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitute Teacher/ Substitute Teacher

• Date Posted:
  8/26/2026

• Location:
  Clow Elementary School

Description

Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful in an ever-changing world. Dedicated Building Substitute Teachers will workin one building for 87 days. This will be either one complete semester or 87 days based on a calendar created by the school.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Deliver lesson plans as instructed by the teacher and/or school administrator.
• 2. Be actively engaged with students during your assignment and communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others.
• 3. Complete daily, and regular reports required of the teacher, including attendance.
• 4. Actively support a positive learning environment with structured classroom management routines.
• 5. Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality as it relates to school, student, parent, or staff information.
• 6. Complete all duties of the teacher, including supervision assignments (e.g., bus duty, hall duty, study hall, and lunchroom/recess duty).
• 7. Complete any additional work as directed by administration during free periods.
• 8. Ensure the safety and well being of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations.
• 9. Ensure the protection of equipment, materials, and facilities as appropriate.
• 10. Direct the activities of a classroom assistant(s) as needed.
• 11. Participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, and meetings as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• 1. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues.
• 2. Ability to remain flexible and be willing to adapt to change at short notice.
• 3. Ability to use initiative to solve problems when they arise and be willing to make decisions based on the best interest of students.
• 4. Maintain a professional appearance and conduct personal behavior to serve as a positive example for students.
• 5. Demonstrate expertise in oral and written communication.
• 6. Demonstrate evidence of professional growth and apply new learning to help all students achieve.

Education, Licensure, Qualifications

• Illinois State Board of Education licensure requirements for a Substitute Teacher, including one of the following Illinois Professional Educator License (teaching license), Substitute Teaching License, Short-Term Substitute License.
• Experience teaching or working as a guest teacher, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint based criminal background investigation.
• Written evidence of physical exam and negative tuberculosis test.
• Must be able to provide his/her own transportation.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed and only applicants whose qualifications and experience meets the need of the position will be contacted. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the school with an opening.

Rate of pay

$185.00/day

Working Conditions

Dedicated Building Subs will work full days (7 hours) and provide instruction, interventions and/or support to our students, which includes students in the general education and special education classroom environments.