Leave Coverage: 4th Grade Teacher at Central Elementary School

Des Plaines School District 62; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Plaines School District 62 in Des Plaines, IL seeks a 4th Grade Teacher at Central Elementary School to cover a leave of absence from approximately November 11, 2026 to January 19, 2027. The teacher will provide instruction aligned with district standards and collaborate with grade-level teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and an Illinois Professional Educator License with an appropriate endorsement; ESL/ELL endorsement is preferred and prior elementary teaching experience is a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach 4th grade at Central Elementary School.
• Cover leave of absence and deliver instruction aligned with district standards.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and follow district policies.

Skills

Elementary teaching experience

ELL/ESL endorsement

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Illinois Professional Educator Licence (PEL) with endorsement

Job description

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

Qualifications

• 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.