Substitute Special Education Teacher - 2026-27 ~ $125/day

LADSE; Illinois; On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The LaGrange Area Department of Special Education (LADSE) is seeking a Substitute Special Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This on-call position covers LADSE self-contained SPED classrooms and supports students from Early Childhood through High School.

Compensation is $125/day with opportunities to assist across multiple SPED programs, depending on classroom needs. Applicants must hold a valid Illinois ISBE Substitute Teaching license or a Professional Educator License.

Qualifications

• Requires IL ISBE Substitute Teaching license or a Professional Educator License.
• Experience working in a special education classroom preferred.
• LBS1 endorsements are not always required unless for a long-term assignment.

Responsibilities

• Substitute in LADSE self-contained SPED classrooms (Multi-Needs, Communication Development, ED, Phonological and Project Search).
• Coverage across Early Childhood through High School levels.
• Support individual and small group instruction as needed.

Skills

Special education

Substitute teaching

Education

ISBE Substitute Teaching license

Professional Educator License

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - The LaGrange Area Department of Special Education

The LaGrange Area Department of Special Education

Substitute Special Education Teacher - 2026-27 ~ $125/day JobID: 284

• Position Type: Special Education Teacher/ Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/21/2026
• Location: LADSE
• Closing Date: N/A

Description: Substitute teachers needed on an on-call basis to sub in all LADSE self-contained special education classrooms (Multi-Needs, Communication Development, Emotional Disabilities,Phonological and Project Search). Age range of students will be Early Childhood through High School.

Pay: $125/day

Requirements: Must have a valid Illinois State Board of Education Substitute Teaching license or a Professional Educator License. Experience working in a special education classroom preferred. LBS1 endorsements are not always required, unless if it's for a long-term substitute teaching assignment.

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