Dedicated Building Substitute Teacher - Gen Ed (TH)

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a dedicated building substitute teacher for Thompson Junior High School. The role focuses on providing instruction in the absence of the assigned teacher and supporting both general and special education needs.

The position demands daily attendance on scheduled school days, a valid teaching license or substitute credential, and completion of background checks and fitness verification. This assignment is posted as of 10/26/2026.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to educate and concern for well-being of young people.
• Ability to commit to working every school day during the term.
• Ability to work in both general education and special education environments, at any grade level at the location.
• Valid Professional Educator License, Substitute Teacher License, or Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed as a Paraprofessional.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher.
• Fingerprint-based background check (to be completed after hire).
• Written evidence of physical fitness (exam) within 90 days prior to start, or within 30 days after.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction to students in the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Provide consultation to staff during team meetings and planning times in the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
• Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students' IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Provide input for student problem-solving.
• Consult with classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students.
• Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.
• Monitor student progress per regular schedule using the identified tools.
• Consult with teachers and other appropriate staff regarding the student's performance in the classroom.
• Participate in activities that promote professional development.
• Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession, and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education.

Skills

Strong desire to educate

Daily attendance commitment

General & special education ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Community Unit School District No. 308

Dedicated Building Substitute Teacher - Gen Ed (TH) JobID: 17217

• Date Posted:
  10/26/2026
• Location:
  Thompson Junior High School

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Dedicated Building Substitute is a Substitute Teacher who is assigned to work at a specific building for a pre-determined length of time. During the term of the assignment, the Dedicated Building Substitute can expect to work in multiplerelated roles at their site based upon building need as determined by Building Administrators. Accordingly, they may be responsible for any and/or all aspectsof the Teacher Job Description below depending on the nature of their assignment at the time. The Dedicated Building Substitute may also be required to perform other special education related duties as assigned when building need doesn't require them to act as a Substitute Teacher.COMPENSATION: $150.00 Per Day
Monday - Friday, on regularly scheduled student attendance days.QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong desire to educate and concern for the well-being of young people
• Ability to commit to working every school day during the term of the assignment
• Ability to work effectively in both general education and special education environments, at any grade level or subject area at the location
• Valid Professional Educator License, Substitute Teacher License, or Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed as a Paraprofessional
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check (to be completed after hire)
• Written evidence of physical fitness (physical exam) completed within 90 calendar days prior to the starting date, or within 30 calendar days after the starting date

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:1.) Provide individualized instruction to students in the absence of the assigned teacher.
2.) Provide consultation to staff during team meetings and common planning times in the absence of the assigned teacher.
3.) Submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
4.) Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students' IEP goals and benchmarks.
5.) Provide input for student problem-solving.
6.) Consult with classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students.
7.) Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.
8.) Monitor student progress per regular schedule using the identified tools.
9.) Consult with teachers and other appropriate staff regarding the student's performance in the classroom.
10.) Participate in activities that promote professional development.
11.) Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
12.) Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession, and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education.

Postings current as of 10/28/2026 3:24:01 PM CST.

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