Full-Time Substitute - Herscher Intermediate School
Department: Special Services
Location: Communications Program Priority; District-Wide as Needed
Reports To: Assigned Building Administration/Director of Special Services
Compensation: District-Established Substitute Teacher Daily Pay Rate
Position Summary A dependable, flexible, and student-centered individual to serve as a Full-Time District Special Education Floating Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional The individual will provide substitute coverage for teacher and paraprofessional absences, with priority in the Communications Program, and may be assigned to other classrooms, based on district needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Substitute Teaching and Classroom Support ? Provide priority substitute coverage and classroom support within the Communications Program. ? Serve as a substitute teacher or paraprofessional based on daily staffing needs and applicable licensure requirements. ? Implement teacher-provided lesson plans, established classroom routines, and instructional activities. ? Support implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), accommodations, modifications, communication supports, and behavior intervention plans. ? Provide individual, small-group, and classroom instructional assistance. ? Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and administration to ensure continuity of student services. Student Support and Supervision ? Support students with diverse academic, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, and functional needs. Proposed Special Education Teacher/ Para Floating Substitute ? Assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, toileting, and other daily living needs as appropriate to the assignment and training. ? Implement established student safety procedures and positive behavioral supports. ? Supervise students during classroom instruction, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned activities. ? Promote student independence and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. District-Wide Staffing Support ? Accept daily assignments based on staffing and student needs, with the Communications Program receiving priority. ? Demonstrate flexibility in working across grade levels, classrooms, programs, and district buildings. ? Provide additional instructional or classroom support when substitute coverage is not required. ? Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
Required Qualifications ? Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Substitute Teaching License (SUB), or other Illinois credential legally authorizing substitute teaching for the assigned position. ? Meet applicable Illinois State Board of Education and district substitute teaching requirements. ? Ability to work effectively with students with diverse disabilities and educational needs. ? Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. ? Dependability, flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude. ? Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications ? Previous experience as a substitute teacher, classroom teacher, or paraprofessional. ? Experience working with students with significant communication, behavioral, or developmental needs. ? Knowledge of IEPs, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and behavior intervention plans. Proposed Special Education Teacher/ Para Floating Substitute ? Experience with positive behavioral supports, de-escalation, and classroom management.
Work Schedule and Assignment This is a full-time, school-year position with a guaranteed daily assignment on regularly scheduled student attendance days. Assignments will be coordinated by the Special Services Department in collaboration with building administration, with priority given to the Communications Program. The employee may be assigned to other classrooms, programs, or buildings based on district needs.
Compensation
The employee will receive the district-established substitute teacher daily pay rate, regardless of whether assigned to teacher or paraprofessional responsibilities. Benefits, paid leave, and other employment conditions, if applicable, will be determined in accordance with district policies, applicable employment agreements, and Board of Education approval.
Professional Expectations The employee is expected to demonstrate professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and a commitment to student success while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with students and staff.