Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Easterseals Learning Academy is looking for Substitute Special Education Teachers and Substitute Teaching Assistants/Paraprofessionals to join our team on a per diem basis. Substitutes provide valuable classroom support when regular staff members are absent, helping ensure our students continue to receive the individualized instruction, support, and consistency they need. This is a great opportunity for educators and paraprofessionals who want the flexibility of substitute work while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with disabilities. You will work alongside our experienced classroom teams to support students with Autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or multiple disabilities in a specialized educational setting.
Requirements
- Candidates must meet the Illinois State Board of Education and Regional Office of Education requirements for the applicable substitute credential.
- Required background checks and fingerprinting must be completed prior to beginning employment.
- Bachelor's degree required (for Substitute Teachers)
- Copy of substitute teaching certificate, college diploma, or teaching license (for Substitute Teachers)
- Required fingerprinting/background screening (for Substitute Teachers)
- Any required license registration and paperwork (for Substitute Teachers)
- Associate's degree or at least 60 college credit hours required (for Substitute Teaching Assistants/Paraprofessionals)
- Copy of high school diploma (for Substitute Teaching Assistants/Paraprofessionals)
- Required fingerprinting/background screening (for Substitute Teaching Assistants/Paraprofessionals)
- Any required license registration and paperwork (for Substitute Teaching Assistants/Paraprofessionals)
Nice To Haves
- Our HR team can help you understand the steps to obtain the appropriate credential if you don't currently have a substitute license.
Responsibilities
- Supporting classroom teachers and students throughout the school day
- Helping implement individualized instruction and educational programming
- Assisting students with academic, communication, social-emotional, and functional life skills
- Following student IEPs, classroom routines, and established instructional strategies
- Providing a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other members of the student's educational team
Benefits
- Flexibility of substitute work
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
