Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher - # 51944 

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650

Job Requisition ID: 51944 

Opening Date: 01/15/2026

Closing Date: 01/29/2026

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $43.82 - $65.13 per hour + Bilingual Pay

Job Type: Hourly/Intermittent

County: Morgan

Number of Vacancies: 7

Plan/BU: None  

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 51944 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

Position Overview

The Illinois School for the Deaf is searching to hire Substitute Teachers to teach Elementary, Jr/Sr High School, Career, Technical and Education (CTE) academic subjects including, but not limited to, science, math, reading, spelling, and social studies to students who are deaf and hard of hearing, some with secondary disabling conditions, i.e., learning disabilities, behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, speech and language problems, visually impaired, physically challenged, and other health impairments. The Substitute Teacher follows and implements lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher for subjects taught following the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD)' s prescribed curriculum. This position prepares daily attendance reports of students and communicates any absences with the school office. The incumbent uses discipline fairly and constructively following ISD’s Behavioral Intervention Guidelines and maintains classroom control through effective behavior management techniques. In this role, the incumbent assists in social, recreational, or other extracurricular activities or events planned during a subbing assignment. This position works with other educators, related service providers, and administrators in the development and writing of student IEP goals/objectives and performance reports for Eligibility Reviews.

Essential Functions

• Teaches Elementary, Jr/Sr High School, Career, Technical and Education (CTE) academic subjects including, but not limited to, science, math, reading, spelling, and social studies to students who are deaf and hard of hearing, some with secondary disabling conditions, i.e., learning disabilities, behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, speech and language problems, visually impaired, physically challenged, and other health impairments. 
• Follows and implements lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher for subjects taught following the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD)' s prescribed curriculum.
• Prepares daily attendance reports of students and communicates any absences with the school office. 
• Uses discipline fairly and constructively following ISD’s Behavioral Intervention Guidelines and maintains classroom control through effective behavior management techniques.
• Attends and participates in discussions at teacher and staff meetings that take place during a subbing assignment.
• Assists in social, recreational, or other extracurricular activities or events planned during a subbing assignment.
• Works with other educators, related service providers, and administrators in the development and writing of student IEP goals/objectives and performance reports for Eligibility Reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a SUB license issued by the ISBE (IL State Board of Education).  
• Requires the ability to communicate with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing using manual sign language at the Intermediate level on the SLPI rating scale (Sign Language Proficiency Interview).

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months of professional experience communicating with and instructing deaf and hard of hearing students of varying academic and social/emotional abilities.
• Six (6) months of professional experience communicating and instructing deaf students with secondary disabling conditions, including physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Six (6) months of professional experience maintaining effective working relationships with professional colleagues, assigned students, and parents/families of assigned students. 
• Six (6) months of professional experience working with behavior modification programs for students.
• Six (6) months of professional experience preparing written documentation related to student performance and education.
• Six (6) months of professional experience operating a computer, including experience with technology-based educational tools and programs.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:05am - 3:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 125 S Webster Ave, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois School for the Deaf
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Education; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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