SPED Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Proviso Township High Schools; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools is seeking a SPED Permanent Substitute Teacher for Proviso West High School starting 08/11/2026. This full-time position requires a valid Illinois Substitute Teacher License and offers benefits. Responsibilities include delivering lesson plans and ensuring student safety in the classroom.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and the role involves managing student behavior to create a positive learning environment. The position offers a salary of $180 per pay period along with accrued sick leave.

Qualifications

• Deliver lesson plans as instructed by the regular classroom teacher and/or school administrator.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom.
• Manage student behavior to support a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in building events such as fire drills and evacuations.
• Maintain communication in a positive way with all students and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Student safety awareness

Education

Valid Illinois Substitute Teacher License

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SPED Permanent Building Substitute Teacher JobID: 9681

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/19/2026
• Location: Proviso West High School
• Date Available: 08/11/2026

POSITION TITLE: SPED Permanent Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Grade Level Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois Substitute Teacher License or Professional Educators License – Approval through the West 40 Office

Full Time position w/ Benefits

Schedule: Same as teachers
Salary: $180 per pay
Sick Leave Pay: 1 pday per month accrued at the end of each month worked

Essential Functions

• Deliver lesson plans as instructed by the regular classroom teacher and/or school administrator.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations.
• Ensure the protection of equipment, materials, and facilities as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others.
• Manage student behavior which supports a positive learning environment.

Other Functions

• May be required to participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, etc.

Qualifications

• Active State of IL Professional Educator License (PEL) or
• Valid ISBE Substitute Teacher License

New Substitute Certificate Applicants Process

• To apply, individuals may submit an application online in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS).
• A $100 fee will be assessed electronically when the application is submitted.
• After submitting their application, individuals should have an official transcript showing an awarded bachelor's degree sent to ISBE.
• To be valid for teaching, a substitute license must be registered in ELIS after it is issued.
• The license is valid for five years and may be renewed if the educator has passed Illinois' test of basic skills (TAP 400). An individual who has passed a test of basic skills for the first licensure renewal is not required to retake the test for further renewals.
• Please note: Individuals who hold a lapsed professional educator license (PEL) and owe professional development are not eligible to obtain a substitute teaching license. If your PEL is lapsed and you do not owe professional development, you may obtain a substitute teaching license. Individuals who have had their PEL or ELS suspended or revoked and have no deficiencies.

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.