Long Term Substitute - 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher

Rantoul City School Dst 137; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 38,780 - 50,886; Full time

Job summary

Rantoul City School Dst 137 is seeking a Long‑Term Substitute Teacher for the 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher role at Pleasant Acres Elementary. This position requires fluency in both Spanish and English, as the candidate will provide full-day instruction in Spanish.

The role covers various responsibilities, including lesson planning, student assessment, and maintaining communication with parents, aimed at promoting student growth and managing classroom organization. The position also qualifies for benefits during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License or Substitute Teaching License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, able to instruct in Spanish for the school day.
• Preferred previous substitute experience at Rantoul City Schools.

Responsibilities

• Fill long‑term substitute teaching needs and assess student progress.
• Attend parent‑teacher conferences and meetings as needed.
• Establish positive learning expectations and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Professional Educator License or Substitute Teaching License

Strong communication skills

Fluent in Spanish and English

Job description

Long‑Term Substitute Teacher – 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher – Pleasant Acres Elementary

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Building Administrator, this long‑term substitute teacher will be responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes and perform related duties as required. This full‑time position covers the dates listed below and qualifies for benefits during that period.

General Qualifications

• Professional Educator License or Substitute Teaching License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Preferred previous substitute experience at Rantoul City Schools.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Ability to provide instruction in Spanish for the entire school day.

Responsibilities

• Fill long‑term substitute teaching needs, including lesson planning (with assistance from administration and teachers) and assessing student progress.
• Attend parent‑teacher conferences, trainings, and meetings as needed.
• Communicate with parents after consulting administration, providing updates on academic or behavior information.
• Supervise students in a variety of school‑related settings.
• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the teacher; if plans are unavailable, create suitable plans using classroom resources.
• Establish positive learning expectations for all students.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records.
• Encourage student growth in self‑discipline and positive self‑concept; ensure fairness in teacher‑student relationships and respect for students.
• Manage classroom organization.
• Clean and organize the rooms at the end of the day.
• Provide communication to the teacher at the end of the day, including a rating of the lesson plans and instructions left by the teacher.
• Modify instruction to meet student needs and work effectively with pupils, parents, guardians, staff, and community representatives.
• Apply contemporary teaching principles and maintain good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, exercising sound professional judgment.

Other Duties

• Follow district procedures for reporting self‑absences if assigned a classroom and unable to fulfill duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands

• Effectively communicate with parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Use web‑based programs, e‑mail, and technology (laptop, Smartboard, etc.) effectively.

Working Conditions

• Indoor classrooms; exposure to student noise, lawn mowing, music, food odors, mowed grass, and possible communicable diseases.
• Outdoor schoolyard and grounds; exposure to varying temperatures and mowed grass.
• Regular work attendance required.

Salary and Benefits

• $243.36 per day for the length of assignment.
• Sick/personal leave: accrues 1 sick day per continuous month worked and 0.25 personal day per continuous month worked.

Dates of Position

The duration of the position may vary based on the district’s ability to fill the role with a qualified teacher. The position will begin on August 12, 2026. The district is required to hire a fully certified teacher for the vacancy when possible; for unfilled vacancies the position remains posted until a certified teacher is hired, at which time the long‑term substitute position terminates. The district will provide advanced notice whenever possible.

Physical Job Requirements

Employee must stand, walk, sit, use hands dexterously, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, smell, lift and carry up to 10 pounds; up to 25 pounds; up to 50 pounds.