Long Term Substitute 1st Grade

Illinois Education Job Bank; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a dedicated educator to ensure student safety and support learning in the classroom. The per diem role emphasizes maintaining a positive environment, managing behavior, and communicating effectively with students, staff, and families.

The position requires an Illinois Professional Educators License in DuPage County, skills in differentiating instruction, and collaboration with a classroom team.

Qualifications

• Licensed teacher with IL teaching license in DuPage County.
• Experience in designing differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all students in the assigned classroom.
• Protect equipment, materials and facilities as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others.
• Manage student behavior which supports a positive learning environment.
• May direct activities of a classroom assistant(s).
• May participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, etc.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Illinois Teaching License

Job description

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations.
• Ensure the protection of equipment, materials and facilities as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others.
• Manage student behavior which supports a positive learning environment

Other Functions:

• May be required to participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, etc.
• May need to direct activities of a classroom assistant(s)

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educators License registered in DuPage County
• Skilled in the design and delivery of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Committed to parent involvement and communication
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Responsible, honest, tactful, able to maintain confidentiality, and be of good character

Salary/Benefits

Salary: $285.64 per diem in Accordance with the Gower Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Additional Notes

Position Available: Anticipated 1/05/2027 through 3/10/2027

• Applicants invited for an interview will be asked at that time to provide: Resume, Three (3) signed letters of current references, and college and graduate school transcripts (copies accepted at the time of interview).

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page