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Long Term Substitute - DL GR2

School District U-46 (Elgin, IL)

Elgin, ILJob$300.15 stipendPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$300.15 stipend
Location
Elgin, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Educator License (PEL)Substitute License (SUB)

Job overview

School District U-46 (Elgin, IL) is hiring a Long Term Substitute - DL GR2. The Long‑Term Substitute Teacher provides classroom coverage for an absent teacher, delivering lesson plans, taking attendance, and ensuring a safe, well‑managed learning environment while serving as a positive role model.

Key focus areas include Arrive at the building early to check in and review substitute plans, Deliver lesson plans and take daily attendance as instructed, and Ensure safety and wellbeing of all students and respond to emergencies.

Successful candidates bring Professional Educator License (PEL), Substitute License (SUB), and Illinois State Board of Education License. Important skills include Classroom Management, Positive Attitude, Positive And Respectful Communication, Professional Appearance, Deliver Lesson Plans, and Take Daily Attendance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom ManagementPositive AttitudePositive and Respectful CommunicationProfessional AppearanceDeliver Lesson PlansTake Daily AttendanceEnsure Safety and Wellbeing of StudentsRespond to Emergency SituationsMaintain Professional and Positive RapportMaintain Order and DisciplineClearly Communicate ExpectationsAdapt to Individual Learning NeedsProvide Individual and Small Group InstructionAssistive TechnologyDetail OrientedFollow Written and Verbal InstructionsRead, Analyze, and Interpret Lesson PlansRead, Analyze, and Interpret Technical ProceduresRead, Analyze, and Interpret TextbooksTechnology EquipmentWork in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentPositive Role ModelProfessionalismPositive CommunicationRespectful CommunicationEnsure Student SafetyMaintain Professional RapportIndividual InstructionSmall Group InstructionImplement Assistive TechnologyFollow Written InstructionsFollow Verbal InstructionsRead Lesson PlansAnalyze Lesson PlansInterpret Lesson PlansRead Technical ProceduresAnalyze Technical ProceduresInterpret Technical ProceduresRead TextbooksAnalyze TextbooksInterpret TextbooksWork in Fast-Paced EnvironmentProvide Individual InstructionProvide Small Group InstructionLesson DeliveryAssistive Technology ImplementationProfessional CommunicationStudent Attendance TakingEmergency Response ProceduresTechnology Equipment UsePhysical ExertionFast‑Paced Environment Adaptability

Qualifications

Professional Educator License (PEL)Substitute License (SUB)Kane County RegistrationExperience Working With StudentsExperience With Technology Equipment

Full job description

Position / Title: Long Term Substitute Teacher Bargaining Unit:   SUB1 Department/Location: Varies Calendar Days: 184 Reports To: Building / Department Administrator JD Revision Date: 07/14/2026 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary The Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher/counselor who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher/ counselor during his/her absence. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of the District curriculum and goals in an effective manner, ensuring a safe classroom environment, proper classroom management, and maintaining reasonable rules of conduct encouraging self-discipline and responsibility. Serves as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Arrives at the building (according to the school work day/hours) with enough time to check in, review substitute plans, and be prepared for the day when the students entered the classroom. Deliver lesson plans as instructed by the regular classroom teacher and/or school administrators, including taking daily attendance. Ensure safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations following all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities. Maintains a professional and positive rapport with all students, staff, administration and others. Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conductive to effective learning. Clearly communicates expectations and adapts to individual learning needs, providing individual and small group instruction. Strive to implement assistive technology in instruction and meet individual student needs. Actively participate in professional development sessions. Performs other related duties as assigned. *This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Long-Term Substitute will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.

Education / Licensure

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 / Knowledge

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. Physical Demands

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

No contract Selection Process

Applicants will be reviewed by the hiring building administrator. Pay Rate / Benefits

The daily rate for this position is $300.15 ($329.83 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 .

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