Leave Coverage: 4th Grade Teacher at Central Elementary School

Generalasp; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Plaines School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a 4th Grade Teacher at Central Elementary School to cover a leave of absence from approximately November 11, 2026 to January 19, 2027.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or higher, a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement, and ESL endorsement preferred; elementary teaching experience is also preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Current valid Illinois Professional Educator Licence with appropriate endorsement.
• ELL/ESL Endorsement is preferred.
• Experience as an elementary school teacher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover the 4th Grade class at Central Elementary School during a leave of absence.
• Provide general education instruction to 4th grade students.
• Assist with instruction during the specified coverage period (approx. Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 19, 2027).

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Des Plaines School District 62

Leave Coverage: 4th Grade Teacher at Central Elementary School JobID: 2401

• Position Type: Teaching/ Grades K - 5 General Education
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Location: District 62 Schools
• Date Available: 11/2026
• Closing Date: When Filled

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a 4th Grade Teacherat Central Elementary School to cover for a leave of absence. The leave coverage will be from approximately November 11, 2026 - January 19, 2027.

Qualifications:

1. Completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. 2.Current valid Illinois Professional Educator Licence with appropriate endorsement. 3. ELL/ESL Endorsement is preferred. 4. Experience as an elementary school teacher is preferred.

District Information:

District 62 has approximately 4,700 students in grades preK-8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year-round, K-8 school.

Compensation Information: District 62 substitute teachers earn $165 per day if they hold an Illinois PEL and $155 per day if the hold a substitute license. Annual bonuses are given based on the number of days worked. This position does not include benefits.

Selection Procedure:

All applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be recommended for further interview consideration. After interviews are completed, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources will make a recommendation to the Board of Education via the Superintendent.