FMLA 7th Grade ELA Substitute

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 in Plainfield, IL is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Social Studies teacher for middle school to cover FMLA leave from 9/14/2026 to 12/14/2026. You will plan and deliver lessons aligned to Illinois standards and support EL students.

Responsibilities include communicating with parents, entering grades, developing assessments, collaborating with support staff, and participating in district events.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements registered in Will County.
• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed medical provider.
• ESL Certified

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
• Communicate with parents and students on progress, verbally and in writing.
• Enter student grades into the district databases in a timely manner.
• Develop lesson plans and goals meeting District expectations.
• Conduct and interpret assessments to evaluate progress and develop interventions.
• Collaborate with support staff to meet individual student needs and modify lessons as needed.
• Establish a safe, positive classroom environment and model appropriate behavior.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities.
• Assist with events outside the regular day such as orientation and conferences.
• Fulfill duties of covering FMLA leave for Middle School Social Studies servicing EL students

Skills

ESL Certified

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements

Certificate of good health

Tools

Job description

Salary:

Compensation:

$154.05 per day for the first 10 days

$205.40 per day on the 11th day through the remainder of the assignment

Hours:

In accordance with School and APT Calendar

Long Term Substitute:

9/14/2026-12/14/2026

Description:

• Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Diligent in entering student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met by enriching or modifying lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses,conferences, or extra-curricular activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Please refer to the attached job description.
• Fulfill all assigned responsibilities of covering FMLA leave for Middle School Social Studies position servicing EL students.

Qualifications:

• Valid State of IllinoisProfessional Educator License with appropriate endorsements registered in Will County
• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed medical provider
• ESL Certified

Selection Procedure:

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator or designee.

Hiring Process:

• Submit the following documents:
  • Official Transcripts showing degree awarded (maybe uploaded to Application)
  • Driver's License and Social Security Card (DHS Authorization documents if applicable)
  • Physical (dated within 90 days)
  • TB Test (dated within 1-year)
• Complete the following:
  • Fingerprint-based Criminal Background check performed at the District 202 Administration Building
  • GCN online tutorials
  • Online forms via Applitrack
  • District Google Classroom Training
  • Substitute Orientation