Substitute Teacher Assistant

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 in Illinois seeks Substitute Teacher Assistants to support licensed teachers, reinforce skills with students, and assist with health care needs as needed.

Assignments vary; daily rate is $112 for full-day, $56 for half-day. Eligible for incentive bonus after 30 days worked. Training provided and experience with children preferred.

Qualifications

• Illinois State Board of Education licensure requirements for a Substitute Teacher Assistant, including one of the following licenses.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reinforce skills with small groups or one-on-one under licensed staff.
• Assist with presenting lessons and preparing instructional materials.
• Support students with disabilities following individual plans and maintain safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to follow instructions

Experience with children

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License: Paraprofessional or Substitute Teaching License

Job description

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Openings as of 8/23/2026

Substitute Teacher Assistant JobID: 17028

• Date Posted:
  8/17/2026


• Location:
  District

Description

Under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or administrator, the Substitute Teacher Assistant may be assigned to monitor and/or present and reinforce skills with small groups of students or one-on-one; tosupport students with disabilities by following educational and specific behavioral plans, modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting student by providing for special health care needs.May also assist with presenting lessons, preparing instructional materials, monitoring students in various non-classroom settings and/or assist in the administration of tests. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are willing to accept assignments on a regular basis.

Daily Rate of Compensation

$112.00 per full-day assignment and $56.00 per half-day assignment; eligible for incentive bonus after 30 days worked.

Education, Licensure, Qualifications

• Illinois State Board of Education licensure requirements for a Substitute Teacher Assistant, including one of the following Illinois Professional Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional or Professional Educator License, Substitute Teaching License, Short-Term Approval.

Work Requirements

• In order to maintain an active pool of substitutes, the District requires a minimum of 10 days worked over the course of the school year to maintain an active profile as a substitute employee. Work history will be monitored so we can keep an active and robust list.

Required Training

The school district provides workplace training for our different employee groups each year. SD308 uses an Internet-based training tutorial called Global Compliance Network to educate guest employees on a variety of topics. These training experiences are important because we are required by the State of Illinois to provide employees with basic training information about maintaining a safe work environment for both staff and students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate verbal and written language skills


• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions


• Effective interpersonal skills


• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job


• Ability to use basic job-related equipment.


• Experience working with children preferred.


• Ability to work well with students and staff


• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.