Permanent Substitute

L156; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Elementary School District 156 is seeking a permanent substitute teacher to plan and deliver rigorous curriculum across assigned classrooms and support student mastery of standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Substitute License registered in Region 7. The role entails planning, classroom supervision, and collaboration with school leadership throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Substitute License registered in Region 7.

Responsibilities

• Creates and delivers rigorous, relevant curriculum.
• Participates in curriculum study groups and meetings as required.
• Maintains high expectations for student conduct and routines.
• Uses approved instructional materials and technology where appropriate.
• Consults with leadership before starting any non-planned procedures.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Substitute License

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lincoln Elementary School District 156

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Lincoln Elementary School District 156

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 156

JOB DESCRIPTION

Permanent Substitute

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:To plan and deliver rigorous, relevant curriculum and to facilitate student participation and opportunity for students' mastery of learning standards in assigned classrooms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution; valid and appropriate Substitute License registered in Region 7

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a stimulating teaching-learning environment, making use of a variety of instructional tools and teaching aids.
• Reviews with the principal, department chairperson, or team leader all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Attends all meetings called by the Superintendent or her/his designee or Principal unless excused by the person calling the meeting.
• Actively participates in curriculum study groups, textbook committees, or other groups to which the teacher may be assigned.
• Maintains high expectations for student conduct and enforce expectations at all school functions.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned.
• Utilizes approved instructional material and appropriate equipment or technology for educational purposes.
• Consults with the building principal (department chairperson, team leader) before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the lesson plan.
• Maintains appropriate supervision of students at all times.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent or her or his designee may assign.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

180-day work calendar. Exempt. Salary range: Per School Year Salary Placement Schedule - Step 1

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff.

Physical Demands: Ordinary ambulatory ability to retrieve work materials, intermittent walking, standing, stooping, and carrying and lifting of light weight materials; requires visual acuity sufficient to recognize people, words, and numbers; requires hand-eye-arm and finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard, ten-key, and other common office equipment; requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to hear over phone and carry on routine conversations.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a school with minimal exposure to health and safety considerations.