Reading Specialist (FMLA)

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Plainfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is seeking a Long Term Substitute Social Studies teacher for Middle School EL students from 10/10/2026 through 02/2027. The position is paid per day with an initial rate of $154.05 for the first 10 days and $205.40 per day thereafter.

The role includes planning aligned lessons, communicating progress to families, and collaborating with specialists to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements registered in Will County.
• Health certificate signed by a licensed medical provider.
• ESL Certification

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Diligent in entering student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses,conferences, or extra-curricular activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Please refer to the attached job description.
• Fulfill all assigned responsibilities of covering FMLA leave for Middle School Social Studies position servicing EL students.

Skills

Communication

Lesson planning

Assessment

Collaboration

Classroom management

Professional development

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

ESL Certification

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Date Available: 10/10/2026

Salary: Compensation: $154.05 per day for the first 10 days $205.40 per day on the 11th day through the remainder of the assignment

Hours: In accordance with School and APT Calendar Long Term Substitute: 10/10/2026-02/2027

Description:

• Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Diligent in entering student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met by enriching or modifying lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses,conferences, or extra-curricular activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Please refer to the attached job description.
• Fulfill all assigned responsibilities of covering FMLA leave for Middle School Social Studies position servicing EL students.

Qualifications:

• Valid State of IllinoisProfessional Educator License with appropriate endorsements registered in Will County
• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed medical provider
• ESL Certified