Substitute Teacher - Day-to-Day at Oak Park Elementary School District 97 in Oak Park, IL

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Substitute Teacher - updated January 2026 Perm/contract: SY26-27 Department: FLSA Status: Non-exempt Reports to: Building Administration Primary Reporting Location: Assigned School Building Level: PK-8 Substitute Pay Rates: A full day is defined as the entire school day. Daily Rate for Substitute Teachers: $150 per day for substituting at the elementary level $160 per day for substituting in our middle schools Long -Term Substitute Teacher Rates: After the 20th day of subbing consecutively in the same assignment year: the substitute will be paid the permanent substitute rate ($254/day for elementary and $281/day for middle school) retroactively from the first day of the assignment. Substitutes in long-term assignments (longer than 20 days) in the same classroom will be expected to attend all functions that are scheduled for the classroom, grade level and school (e.g., parent/teacher conferences, curriculum nights, etc.) during the assignment. Long-term rates are for consistent days worked with no breaks in service. A break in service, for any reason, will change the rate back to the daily rate until the 21st day of consistent subbing. Substitute Teacher Assistants: $120 per day Date Available: SY25-26 Bargaining Unit & Classification: N/A Supervisory Responsibilities: None About the District Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is a PK-8 elementary school district serving the students of Oak Park in Cook County, Illinois. Oak Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, adjacent to Chicago. It is the 29th-most populous municipality in Illinois with a population of 54,583 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. The district consists of 8 elementary schools and 2 middle schools which serve 5,532 students. Oak Park School District is a highly diverse and welcoming school community for all. Our community has a history of being forward-thinking and inclusive. We are racially and economically diverse with about 46% of our students identifying as African-American, Hispanic, multiracial, or Asian. Portrait of a District 97 Leader: Champions the vision of the school district. Leads with an unrelenting commitment to serve ALL students. Embraces the connection between public school leadership, student learning and equity. Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset. Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility. Balances a drive to lead with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work. Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals. Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community. Demonstrates a passion to work in collaboration with a culturally, racially and linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles. Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth. Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations. About the Role District 97 seeks a dedicated and dynamic individual to work as a substitute. Substitutes work within the district, demonstrating a passion for working with elementary and middle school age students. The ideal person has the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. They establish a positive rapport with students, motivating them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to pursue their full potential. Substitutes fill a variety of assignments. They commit to learning and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, as well as program planning, supporting students' individual needs, effectively communicating and collaborating with parents, administrators, and fellow educators as needed. The ideal candidate will work in support of the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity Essential Role R