Long Term Sub- Social Worker

Position /

Title:

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Bargaining Unit: SUB1

Department/

Location:

Varies

Calendar Days: 184

Reports To: Building / Department Administrator

JD Revision Date: 06/23/2025

The Long-Term Substitute Teacher provides classroom coverage for a teacher or counselor who is absent for an extended period. The substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence, guiding the learning process toward the achievement of the District curriculum and goals in an effective manner. The role ensures a safe classroom environment, proper classroom management, and maintains reasonable rules of conduct encouraging self-discipline and responsibility.

The substitute serves as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a positive attitude, respectful communication, and a professional appearance.

• Arrive at the building on time, check in, review substitute plans, and be prepared for the day.
• Deliver lesson plans as instructed by the regular classroom teacher or school administrators, including taking daily attendance.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and respond appropriately to all emergency situations following all safety precautions.
• Maintain a professional and positive rapport with all students, staff, administration, and others.
• Maintain order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
• Clearly communicate expectations and adapt instruction to individual learning needs, providing individual and small group instruction.
• Implement assistive technology in instruction as needed to meet individual student needs.
• Actively participate in professional development sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Applicants must hold at least one of the following licenses through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE):
• Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Substitute License (SUB)
• License must be registered in Kane (31-KANE ROE) County.

• Experience working with students is a plus.
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret lesson plans, technical procedures and textbooks.
• Experience with technology equipment.

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• No contract.

• Applicants will be reviewed by the hiring building administrator.

• The daily rate for this position is $294.26 ($323.36 w/ TRS) effective after 15 days of continuous employment in the same assignment; retroactive to 1st day of assignment.
• 1 sick day is accrued after working 30 consecutive days under the same assignment.