Substitute Instructional Assistant

The Glenbard Elementary Consortium; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The Glenbard Elementary Consortium is seeking an Instructional Assistant Substitute to support classrooms districtwide. Starting wage is $15.00 per hour, pending licensure, with duties defined by classroom teachers and building principal.

The substitute assists with supervision, materials prep, and ongoing instructional activities, adheres to district procedures, and reports concerns at day’s end. Requirements include Illinois paraprofessional or teacher license and the ability to lift and move

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License or Substitute Teaching License.
• Prior substitute teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise students and provide instructional support.

Responsibilities

• Assumes duties of absent instructional assistant.
• Prepares classroom materials for instruction.
• Adheres to check-in procedures with the front office.
• Reviews plans with the principal or designee.
• Maintains established routines and procedures.
• Supervises students as assigned.
• Guides independent study and remedial work.
• Performs job-related tasks as assigned.
• Protects students, equipment, and facilities.
• Keeps to computer technology acceptable use policies.
• Communicates concerns to the classroom teacher.
• Reports to principal at day’s end and checks out.
• Follows District 44 Substitute Handbook.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Professional appearance

Rapport with staff

Non-medical duties

Physical stamina

Education

Illinois Paraprofessional License / Illinois Professional Educator License / Substitute Teaching License

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/20/2026
• Location: Districtwide
• Date Available: As soon as possible
• District: Lombard Elementary District 44

Instructional Assistant Substitute

Starting at $15.00 per hour pending on licensure.

Job Goal

Supervise students and give instructional assistance as directed to enhance the educational program of the district.

Reports To

Classroom Teacher and Building Principal

Responsibilities

• Assumes all responsibilities or, and duties assigned to, the absent instructional assistant.
• Prepares classroom materials for instruction as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Adheres to appropriate check-in procedures with the front office.
• Reviews with the principal or their designee plans and schedules to be followed during the instructional day.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which they are assigned as directed by the classroom teacher and building principal.
• Supervises students as assigned.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, make-up work and remedial work developed by the classroom teacher.
• Performs job-related tasks as assigned.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
• Communicates with the classroom teacher regarding concerns or issues.
• Reports to the building principal or their designee at the conclusion of the day to share issues or concerns, as well as check-out as needed.
• Adheres to all procedures as delineated in the District 44 Substitute Handbook.

Core Competencies

• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively – written and verbal.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Ability to develop a quick rapport with students, building staff, and administration.
• Ability to perform non-medical duties, such as hygiene, diapering, feeding with or without accommodations if needed (primarily at the Early Childhood Center).
• Physical Demands:
• Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Frequent walking.
• Occasional lifting to 25 pounds or more (if moving classroom equipment, providing diapering/toileting services, etc.)

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License, Illinois Professional Educator License, or Substitute Teaching License.

How to apply for a Substitute license: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Application.aspx

Conditions of Employment

Employed as established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance is evaluated regularly by the building principal.