Dedicated Building Substitute Teacher- SPED (3/15/27-5/28/27)

Community Unit School District 308; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 seeks a Special Education Dedicated Building Substitute to join a designated school for a fixed term. The substitute will work in multiple special education roles as needed by the building, under the direction of building administrators.

The position is three days per week on regular attendance days for a total of 107 days in the school year, at a daily rate of $150. The role requires collaboration with general and special education staff and compliance with

Qualifications

• Strong desire to educate and concern for the well-being of students.
• Commit to working every school day during the term.
• Ability to work effectively in both general education and special education environments.
• Valid teaching or substitute license, or paraprofessional endorsement.
• Fingerprint-based background check completed after hire.
• Written evidence of physical fitness (exam) within 90 days before start or 30 days after.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction to students with disabilities in the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Provide consultation to staff during team meetings and planning times.
• 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.
• Monitor student progress per regular schedule using identified tools.
• Consult with teachers regarding student performance in the classroom.
• Participate in activities that promote professional development.
• Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and directives.
• Adhere to ethical standards and laws governing special education.

Skills

Educator mindset

Attendance commitment

Adaptability in education

Collaboration with staff

General & special education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

General Description

The Special Education 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 Special Education Dedicated Building Substitute can expect to work in multiple special education related roles at their site based upon building need as determined by Building Administrators. Accordingly, they may be responsible for any and/or all aspects of the Special Education 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 Special Education Teacher.

General Description

The Special Education 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 Special Education Dedicated Building Substitute can expect to work in multiple special education related roles at their site based upon building need as determined by Building Administrators. Accordingly, they may be responsible for any and/or all aspects of the Special Education 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 Special Education Teacher.

COMPENSATION

$150.00 Per Day

This position will only work three days a week, on regularly scheduled student attendance days for the predetermined length of time - 107 days total per school year.

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

• Provide individualized instruction to students with disabilities in the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Provide consultation to staff during team meetings and common 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.