Substitute Teacher

District 148; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate $160 per day

Long-term rate $200 after 10 days

Job summary

District 148 in Illinois seeks qualified substitute teachers. Must hold a valid IL Substitute Teaching License or other ISBE-approved credential and be registered in ELIS prior to employment. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or higher and be prepared to complete district onboarding and fingerprint/background checks.

Short-Term licenses may be considered; strong classroom management is a plus. Daily rate is $160 for day-to-day substitutes, with $200 per day for long-term assignments

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Illinois Substitute Teaching License or other qualifying Illinois educator license.
• License must be valid and properly registered in ELIS before employment.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Short-Term Substitute Teaching License may be considered subject to ISBE requirements.
• Complete district onboarding and pre-employment requirements.
• Authorized fingerprint-based background checks and offender-database checks.
• Ability to follow teacher lesson plans and school procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff, and district information.

Skills

Substitute License IL

ELIS Registration

Professionalism

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Follow lesson plans

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
(Valid Illinois Substitute Teaching License or other qualifying Illinois educator credential)

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

• Must hold avalid Illinois Substitute Teaching License or other qualifying Illinois educator licenseappropriate for substitute teaching.


• License must bevalid and properly registered in ELIS (Educator Licensure Information System)before employment.


• Applicants seeking a regular Substitute Teaching License generally must possess abachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, unless qualifying through another ISBE-approved pathway.


• Candidates holding aShort-Term Substitute Teaching Licensemay be considered subject to ISBE requirements and assignment limitations.


• Must successfully complete allDistrict 148 pre-employment requirements, including required onboarding documentation and training.


• Must authorize and successfully complete the requiredfingerprint-based criminal history/background checkand applicable offender-database checks before beginning employment. Illinois law requires these checks as a condition of school district employment.


• Must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, effective communication skills, and the ability to work successfully with elementary and middle-school-aged students.


• Must be able to follow teacher lesson plans, District procedures, school rules, safety protocols, and administrator directions.


• Must maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding students, staff, and District information.

Compensation

• Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher: $160.00 per day


• Long-Term Substitute Teacher: $200.00 per day after serving more than 10 days in the same assignment and school building, subject to District policy and applicable licensure requirements.

Important Notice to Applicants

• Submission of an applicationdoes not authorize an applicant to begin working.


• All required credentials, background clearances, employment documentation, and District onboarding requirements must be verified and approved by Human Resources before an individual may accept an assignment.


• Applicants should be prepared to provide theirIEIN and current Illinois educator license informationfor verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous classroom, substitute teaching, or educational experience.


• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students.


• Strong classroom management and interpersonal skills.


• Flexibility and willingness to accept assignments throughout the District.

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations to complete the application should contact the District 148 Superintendent.