Long Term Substitute

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Laurel Hill Elementary in Illinois. The role covers for an absent teacher/counselor for an extended period, following the regular hours and district curriculum while maintaining a safe, orderly classroom environment.

The position requires ISBE licenses (PEL or SUB) and registration in Kane County. Candidates should be capable of implementing lesson plans, supervising students, and engaging in professional development.

Qualifications

• Licenses required by ISBE (PEL or Substitute license) must be held.
• License must be registered in Kane County (31-KANE ROE).
• Experience with students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the building and is prepared for the day after reviewing substitute plans.
• Deliver lesson plans and take daily attendance as instructed.
• Ensure safety and well‑being of all students and maintain classroom discipline.
• Maintain professional rapport with students, staff and administrators.
• Adapt to individual learning needs and provide small group instruction.
• Participate in professional development and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

PEL license

SUB license

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Long Term Substitute Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
  
• Location:
  Laurel Hill Elementary
  
• Date Available:
  09/28/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  11/23/2026
  

Position / Title

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Bargaining Unit

SUB1

Department/Location

Varies

Calendar Days

184

Reports To

Building / Department Administrator

JD Revision Date

07/14/2026

Supervises

N/A

Function / Position Summary

The Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher/counselor who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher/ counselor during his/her absence. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of the District curriculum and goals in an effective manner, ensuring a safe classroom environment, proper classroom management, and maintaining reasonable rules of conduct encouraging self-discipline and responsibility. Serves as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Arrives at the building (according to the school work day/hours) with enough time to check in, review substitute plans, and be prepared for the day when the students entered the classroom.
• Deliver lesson plans as instructed by the regular classroom teacher and/or school administrators, including taking daily attendance.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations following all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.
• Maintains a professional and positive rapport with all students, staff, administration and others.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conductive to effective learning.
• Clearly communicates expectations and adapts to individual learning needs, providing individual and small group instruction.
• Strive to implement assistive technology in instruction and meet individual student needs.
• Actively participate in professional development sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Long-Term Substitute will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.

Education / Licensure

• Applicants must hold at least one of the following licenses through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE):
  • Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • Substitute License (SUB)
• License must be registered in Kane (31-KANE ROE) County.

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience working with students is a plus.
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret lesson plans, technical procedures and textbooks.
• Experience with technology equipment.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Selection Process

• Applicants will be reviewed by the hiring building administrator.
• The daily rate for this position is $300.15 ($329.83 w/ TRS) effective after 15 days of continuous employment in the same assignment; retroactive to 1st day of assignment.
• 1 sick day is accrued after working 30 consecutive days under the same assignment.