Instructional Support Specialist - Reading Support (Long Term Sub)

Indian Prairie School District 204; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian Prairie School District 204 in Naperville, IL, is seeking a long-term substitute teacher licensed as an LBSI to implement IEP-driven instruction in elementary settings.

You will plan and adapt lessons, assess progress, collaborate with staff, and communicate with families. This position starts August 2026 with a daily rate of $317.

Qualifications

• Valid IL professional educator license with an LBSI endorsement.
• Experience implementing IEP-based instruction is preferred.
• Ability to modify lessons to meet individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on district and state approved curriculum in classroom or direct service.
• Modify, adapt and conduct assessments to measure progress.
• Review progress with IEP teams and develop intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, aides and specialists to address individual needs.
• Participate in problem solving and intervention teams to resolve learning or behavior issues.
• Document student progress for IEP reports and goals.
• Communicate with parents and students about progress.
• Maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Supervise and provide feedback to teacher assistants.
• Participate in district/building teams and committees.
• Support school policies and educational objectives.
• Engage in staff development and school improvement activities.
• Attend events outside regular hours when needed.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

Student assessment

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with LBSI endorsement

Job description

Description: Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual's goals is contained within the individual education plan and/or other targeted interventions, are met. Ensure students are provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a long term sub position. Position start date: August 2026.

Job Summary

• Plan and instruct students on District and state approved curriculum in classroom, in integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on student needs.
• Modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student's needs and IEP goals.
• Modify, adapt and/or conduct assessments to evaluate progress. Implement standardized assessments as directed, modify and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student's needs.
• Through team meetings and IEP conferences, review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Meet regularly with teachers, teacher assistants 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.
• Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems.
• Complete required documentation of student progress and data necessary for IEP reports, goals and evaluations.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.
• Assign work, instructions or lessons to teacher assistants. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives.
• 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 or conferences.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an LBSI endorsement.

Rate of pay: $317/Day

Working Conditions: Elementary School.

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.