Long Term Substitute Position

Motivated Learners; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Motivated Learners is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to support students with autism in an ABA-based therapeutic day school. You will lead instruction, implement personalized plans, and collaborate with BCBAs and RBTs to meet IEP goals throughout the school day.

The role offers Monday–Friday hours (8:30 AM–3:30 PM) in Illinois with a focus on building academic, communication, social, and independent living skills in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Illinois teaching or substitute license required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents.
• Ability to provide structure, flexibility, patience, and consistency.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with special education, autism, or ABA is a plus, but not required.
• Passion for helping students learn, grow, and become more independent.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom instruction and daily routines during the teacher's absence.
• Implement lesson plans and individualized educational programming.
• Adapt instruction to meet each student's needs.
• Collaborate with BCBAs and RBTs to support goals.
• Support implementation of IEP goals and behavior plans.
• Maintain a structured, positive, engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate with school leadership and the educational team.
• Provide consistency and stability throughout the long-term assignment.

Skills

Experience with children/adolescents

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Illinois teaching license or substitute license

Job description

Join our team as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher at our ABA-based therapeutic day school, supporting students with autism in a highly collaborative and individualized learning environment.

Love working with students and want to make a meaningful impact? We'd love to meet you!

Our therapeutic day school combines education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help students build academic, communication, social, behavioral, and independent living skills. You'll work alongside BCBAs, RBTs, related service providers, and school leadership to provide individualized support throughout the school day.

Position Details:

• Pay: $35/hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Consistent daytime school schedule
• Long-term substitute position

What You'll Do:

• Lead classroom instruction and daily classroom routines during the teacher's extended absence
• Implement lesson plans and individualized educational programming
• Adapt instruction to meet each student's unique learning needs
• Collaborate with BCBAs and RBTs to support students' behavioral and educational goals
• Support implementation of IEP goals and behavior support plans
• Maintain a structured, positive, and engaging classroom environment
• Communicate and collaborate with school leadership, therapists, and other members of the student's educational team
• Provide consistency and stability for students throughout the long-term assignment

Why Join Us:

• Small, highly supported classroom environment
• Collaborative team of teachers, BCBAs, RBTs, and related service providers
• Hands‑on experience working in an ABA-based therapeutic school
• Strong support from school and clinical leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students with autism

What You'll Need:

• Appropriate Illinois teaching or substitute teaching license
• Experience working with children or adolescents
• Ability to provide structure, flexibility, patience, and consistency
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with special education, autism, or ABA is a plus, but not required
• A passion for helping students learn, grow, and become more independent

If you're looking for a rewarding long-term substitute opportunity with great school-day hours, competitive pay, and a supportive educational and clinical team, we'd love to connect!