EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Location
Germantown Hills, Illinois
Salary
$120 / HOUR
The Substitute will support staff in delivering designed instruction and educational programs for children diagnosed with Autism, intellectual, and/or multiple disabilities. This role involves assisting with evidence-based practices aligned to state learning standards to foster academic performance, social, emotional, and functional life skills.
Applicants must meet Illinois State Board of Education requirements for Substitute Teacher or Assistant Teacher, which includes passing a criminal background check and fingerprinting. Substitute Teachers require a Bachelor's Degree, while Substitute Teaching Assistants need an Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours.
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We have openings for both Substitute Special Education Teachers and Substitute Teaching Assistants/Paraprofessionals. The Substitute will support the staff in providing designed instruction and educational programs for children who have a primary educational diagnosis of Autism, intellectual, and/or multiple disabilities.
Must meet the Illinois State Board of Education (Regional Office of Education) substitute Teacher or Assistant Teacher requirements, including a criminal background check and fingerprinting. Fees for license registration will be required and are the responsibility of the applicant, as well as submission of required paperwork.
1. You can be a Substitute Teacher if you have a Bachelor's Degree 2. Copy of substitute certificate, college diploma, or teaching license 3. Fingerprinting Screen
1. You can be a Substitute Teaching Assistant if you have an Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours 2. Copy of HS Diploma 3. Fingerprinting Screen
The Learning Academy is designed with a high staff-to-student ratio, fully equipped classrooms, and therapy rooms, evidenced-based instructional strategies that empower each student to achieve peak academic performance, increase social and emotional skills, communication skills, and functional life skills for independence. Student services include integrated therapies and related services including speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, and counseling. All are provided to students as determined by the IEP team. A specialized curriculum and an intensive approach to educating students are used to meet the specific educational, developmental, and emotional needs of each student.
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Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.
Market context
Illinois schools commonly rely on substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so demand can be steady across districts. This role is competitive because candidates need a BA or BS degree, a valid Illinois Substitute Teacher Credential, and comfort with Microsoft Office for routine classroom and administrative tasks. Before applying, confirm your credential is active and tailor your resume to show classroom flexibility; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.
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