Long Term 2nd Grade Bilingual Substitute Teacher

Starting Date:
Aug 12, 2026

Rantoul City Schools District 137

Long‑Term Substitute Teacher – 2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher – Pleasant Acres Elementary

• Professional Educator License or Substitute Teaching License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Strong communication skills – written and oral
• Preference for previous substitute experience with Rantoul City Schools
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Ability to provide instruction in Spanish for the entire school day

• Fill long‑term substitute teaching needs, including lesson planning (with assistance from administration and teachers) and assessment of student progress and grades
• Attend parent‑teacher conferences, trainings, and meetings as needed
• Communicate with parents after consulting with administration, sharing updates on academic or behavioral progress
• Supervise students in a variety of school‑related settings
• Follow available lesson plans and instructions; create plans when none are provided using classroom resources and teacher collaboration
• Establish positive learning expectations for all students
• Maintain accurate student attendance records
• Promote student growth in self‑discipline and positive self‑concept; ensure fairness and respect in teacher‑student relationships
• Manage classroom organization and clean rooms at the end of the day
• Provide end‑of‑day communication to teachers, including ratings of lesson plans and instruction left by the teacher
• Modify instruction to meet student needs and work effectively with pupils, parents, staff, and community representatives
• Apply contemporary teaching principles and practice sound professional judgment

• Follow district procedures for reporting absences if assigned a classroom and unable to fulfill duties
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Effective communication with parents, colleagues, administration, and the educational community
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Use web‑based programs, e‑mail, and technology (laptop, Smart board, etc.) effectively

• Indoor classrooms and school environments with exposure to student noise, lawn mowing, music, food odors, mowed grass, and potential communicable diseases
• Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, including field trips and variable temperatures (hot, warm, cool, cold)
• Regular work attendance required

• $243.36 per day for the length of the assignment
• Sick/personal leave: 1 sick day accumulated each continuous month worked and 0.25 personal day accumulated each continuous month worked

The duration may vary depending on the district’s ability to fill the position with a qualified teacher. The position will begin on August 12, 2026 and will terminate once a fully‑certified teacher is hired. The district will provide advanced notice to the substitute teacher when possible.

• Stand, walk, sit – various percentages as listed in the original description (1–33 % stand, 34–66 % walk, 66–100 % sit)
• Use hands dexterously (handle, feel)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Talk or hear – required
• Smell – required
• Lift and carry – up to 10 lbs, 25 lbs, and 50 lbs as needed

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• LeVette Harmon, Principal
• Pleasant Acres
• Email: lharmon