Building- Substitute Teacher

Building-Based Substitute Teacher

Job : 5646191

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediate

Job Summary: Under general direction of the Building Principal and Assistant Principals, the Building-Based Substitute Teacher reports to his/her school building’s office daily and is assigned to substitute for a classroom teacher or teaching assistant position for the day based on the greatest need. The teacher must be ready to cover any grade level, content or subject area and may split the day between one or more classrooms or duties.

The Building-Based Substitute is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults in the absence of a full-time teacher or teaching assistant. This is a permanent substitute position and is ineligible for long‑term assignments.

• Report to the school office at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the school day to learn of the day’s assignment.
• Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of the content and maximizes student engagement and participation.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes, and fulfill supervision and other duties as designated.
• Address individual student needs, interests, learning styles, and abilities to the highest extent possible.
• Collect and assign all work as listed specifically in the lesson plans or sub notes and leave collected work labeled where it can be found by the teacher or teaching assistant.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Encourage students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom and building behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the physical limitations of the location, the provided lesson plans, and the needs of the students.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, concerns, and events regarding each substitute teaching assignment and leave clear notes for the full‑time teacher or T.A.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Record student attendance for assigned classrooms.
• Record and compile data monitoring academic and behavior programming as part of the daily lesson plans.
• Participate in staff, team, and/or collaboration meetings as part of the daily assignment for an absent teacher or T.A. to take notes and relay back.
• Perform all other duties and tasks assigned from time to time by the teacher as it relates to individual students or the classroom.
• Monitor student needs and behaviors during lunch, moving between classes, and at all times as required by the assignment schedule.
• Remain in the classroom setting and monitor assigned students at all times.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to school personnel immediately as appropriate.
• Assist administration with implementation of all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, using the school’s PBIS and Restorative Practices frameworks, developing classroom behavior rules, and maintaining order fairly.
• Collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to increase student success in the classroom.
• Leave written notes or debrief the absent teacher or teaching assistant about materials covered and a general overview of the day.
• Return classroom materials and equipment to their rightful location and straighten the room and desks as needed.
• Complete annual trainings as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and faculty, follow ethical standards of the teaching profession, and promote the welfare of students at all times.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Licensure: Valid Illinois Substitute License or Professional Educator License

• $165 daily rate with increased rates for retired classroom teachers, if applicable
• Monday through Friday on all student contact days
• Hours are the school’s student hours plus 15 minutes before and after school begins
• 10 sick days provided annually, pro‑rated according to start date
• Must complete Safe Schools Training annually during non‑student contact hours by the deadline established by the Director of Human Resources or their designee
• This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position
• Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage
• This is a non‑exempt position

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Start Date: School Year

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Daily