Substitute Teachers

Description:
Prospect Heights School District 23 has openings for elementary and middle school substitute teachers and teaching assistants for the 2024-2025 school year.  Substitutes work on an as-needed basis throughout the school year and are paid at a rate of $135 per day or $67.50 per half-day.  No other benefits available (benefits information available here).  Times vary depending on the school and range from 7:50 am to 3:20 pm. 

Qualifications:
Must have a valid Illinois Sub License (SUB), Professional Educator License (PEL), or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Bachelor's Degree on file with the Illinois State Board of Education.

Requirements for Obtaining your Substitute Teaching License:

You must meet one of the following options:

Option 1:

• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Submit a substitute teaching application in ELIS

Option 2:

• Actively enrolled in an approved educator preparation program through a regionally accredited institution in Illinois
• Have recently completed (within the last semester) at least 90 semester hours of coursework as a part of the approved Illinois educator preparation program
• Transfer coursework may be used towards the 90 semester hours if accepted by the Illinois educator preparation program
• Have a Professional Educator License in pre-completion status on your ELIS account
• Follow the process at:  https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Application.aspx to submit a substitute teaching application in ELIS

Application Procedure for District 23:
Must complete the online application and upload the following items:

• Letter of Introduction
• Current Resume

Faith's Law: Effective July 1, 2023, districts are required to conduct an Employee History Review (EHR) of prior employers to determine if they have been the subject of a sexual misconduct allegation, been discharged, been asked to resign, or were disciplined due to an adjudication or finding of sexual misconduct. Applicants who are offered a position will be required to affirm that they are not disqualified from employment for these reasons and to authorize this review.

If you have any questions regarding this posting email Carrie Hayes, Human Resources Coordinator, at chayes@d23.org.