Substitute Teacher

Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher Date Posted: 6/9/2026 Location: District Wide Date Available: As Needed Job Summary: In the absence of a full-time classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction and manages the learning environment. In short-term situations, the substitute is responsible for following the lesson that has been planned by the teacher. In long-term situations, the substitute is responsible for planning for daily instruction, assessing students, grading, and communicating with families. If a teacher is absent for an extended period of time, the substitute may be provided with a detailed plan from the teacher that will guide them in terms of the content and skills that will need to be taught. Primary Responsibilities: Maintains regular availability to cover absences at various schools in order to remain active in the District’s substitute pool. Teaches the lesson as prepared by the full-time classroom teacher, in accordance with the District’s curriculum and in a manner that the students understand. Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Appropriately utilizes the District’s instructional and technology resources, materials, and equipment as directed by the full-time classroom teacher. Maintains a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Maintains established routines, schedules, and procedures of the school and the classroom to which they are assigned, including: Taking student attendance; Monitoring and managing student behavior; and Ensuring that the classroom is clean and safe Performs related duties of the full-time teacher, including: Lunchroom duty; Hall duty; Bus duty; and Recess duty. Substitutes covering for a full-time teacher who will be absent for an extended period of time are responsible for: Attending faculty meetings, grade level team meetings, and in-service trainings; Developing lesson plans and student assessments per the long-term plan provided by the full-time teacher; Collaborating with other instructional staff, including social workers, counselors, speech language pathologists, and special education teachers; Grading student work, entering grades in the online gradebook, and issuing progress reports and final quarter grades; Communicating with parents/guardians as needed; and Conducting parent teacher conferences. Qualifications: Current and valid State of Illinois substitute teaching license. Ability to follow and implement lesson plans or long-term instructional plans left by the classroom teacher. Ability to follow written and verbal directions. Flexibility in terms of being open to working in a variety of classroom settings, including pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Patience and willingness to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

• 165 per day after working ten days in the District.
• 210 per day for a long-term assignment necessitated by a leave of absence or an open position.

Working Conditions: Pre-K – Grade 5 hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Middle School hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

• 150 per day.
• 165 per day after working ten days in the District.
• 210 per day for a long‑term assignment necessitated by a leave of absence or an open position.

Working Conditions: Pre-K – Grade 5 hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Middle School hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Cook County School District 130 is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cook County School District 130