Long Term Sub

Job Posting:
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Excel Prep Schools)

Location:

Champaign, IL

Employment Type:

Long-Term Substitute (Full-Time)

Schedule:

Mon–Fri during school hours
Compensation: $25

Excel Prep Schools is a mission-driven private education organization serving neurodiverse children through structured, research-based instruction and purposeful programming. Our mission is simple and unwavering: to prioritize the academic and social success of neurodiverse learners. We are committed to delivering high-quality academic and therapeutic programming through a professional, agile approach that supports meaningful learning outcomes.

Excel Prep provides two distinct programs designed to meet the needs of diverse learners:

• PreK–8 Academic Program:
  
  Grounded in Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching, instruction focuses on core academic skills—reading, writing, and mathematics—through explicit, systematic teaching that emphasizes mastery, fluency, and generalization.
• Clinical ABA Program (Ages 3–13): A cognition- and linguistics-based ABA program focused on building cognitive skills and supporting social behavior learning within a structured instructional environment. Instruction is individualized, data-driven, and directed toward foundational skill development that promotes learning, communication, and independence.

Across both programs, Excel Prep centers the following core practices:

• Direct Instruction and evidence-based instructional design
• Precision Teaching and data-based decision-making
• Instruction grounded in behavior science research
• Occupational Therapy delivered as a prioritized therapy alongside ABA to support sensory-motor development

Excel Prep Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide consistent instruction and classroom leadership for an extended period. This role is critical to maintaining continuity for students and supporting academic progress and skill development during the absence of a regular teaching staff member.

The ideal candidate is reliable, professional, and committed to high standards of learning. The candidate will follow established lesson structures, support classroom expectations, and reinforce a positive, structured environment aligned with Excel Prep’s mission and instructional approach.

• Deliver daily instruction aligned to existing curriculum and lesson plans
• Maintain a structured, supportive, and predictable classroom environment
• Implement classroom routines and behavioral expectations consistently
• Support student learning through individualized supports as directed
• Grade and record assignments and assessment results in accordance with program needs
• Track student progress and communicate updates to appropriate staff members
• Participate in school meetings and required professional activities
• Maintain respectful, professional communication with students, families, and staff
• Follow all confidentiality and compliance requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Teaching certification (preferred) or relevant classroom teaching experience (required for consideration)
• Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom effectively
• Ability to follow established curriculum and instructional practices
• Comfort working with students who benefit from structured, data-informed instruction
• Ability to use standard classroom tools/technology (e.g., Chromebooks, instructional platforms, data systems)
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with school policies

• Experience in substitute teaching, long-term substitution, or classroom instruction
• Familiarity with Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching, or…