APPROXIMATE SUBSTITUTE DATES: OCTOBER 20, 2025 - JANUARY 20, 2026
Applications are invited for the position of Long Term Substitute Teacher Assistant in the Multilingual Learners Department at Maine East. Tagalog and Visayan languages are preferred.
Qualified staff members and external candidates interested in applying for this substitute position are requested to submit an online application no later than October 6, 2025 at http://www.applitrack.com/D207/onlineapp
Job Goal: To support the educational mission by fostering a positive and inclusive environment for students. This involves collaborating with students and staff to promote equitable experiences and providing individualized support for overall student success.
Reports To:
World Language/Multilingual Learners Department Chair
Job Qualifications and Responsibilities:
Must meet requirements for Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional Approval
Bachelor’s degree and teacher certification preferred
Specific language required based on vacancy
Classroom experience preferred
Highly organized with an ability to set up and provide instruction
Strong classroom management skills
Willingness and ability to make long lasting personal connections with academically struggling students
Ability to continuously monitor student progress in academic courses in which the student is receiving support and to initiate regular communication with specific course teachers as well as parents
Ability to assess student progress and communicate expectations to students while providing overall academic case management of students
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for the following audiences: students, teachers, parents and administration
Support classroom learning by re-teaching concepts to students and/or connecting students to other building interventions to support their learning
Ability to be reflective and to make appropriate adjustments that benefit students
Employment
Approximate substitute dates: October 20, 2025 - January 20, 2026
Salary: $180 per day
Daily Hours 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Weekly Hours 37.5
