Substitute Teacher

$30 per hour

*Hope may offer insurance benefits and employee tuition reimbursement for 30 plus hours worked or more!

The Substitute Teacher ensures that the events of the school day and staff interactions with students are geared to promote the physical, social, behavioral, academic, and emotional development of the students at Hope Learning Academy, as well as that the educational routines created to provide functional and age-appropriate activities are followed in an environment consistent with meeting the safety and health needs of each student.

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily classroom activities and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as required throughout daily schedule.
• Supervise classroom paraprofessionals throughout implementation of programs, schedules, and activities.
• Ensure paraprofessionals complete daily required documentation for each student.
• Complete required reports and other necessary documentation accurately and promptly.
• Utilize appropriate materials, devices, and equipment necessary for educational activities.
• Foster a positive, professional atmosphere that is educationally stimulating for students.

What You Will Bring

• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Must hold or attain Substitute Teaching licensure for Illinois.
• Successful background clearance, physical, agility test, and drug/alcohol screening.
• Able to lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds.
• Able to stand, walk, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, crawl, and run.

What We Prefer

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an education or human services related field.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Experience working in a classroom setting.

What You Will Get:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great Team/Workplace Atmosphere

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about Hope: https://hope.us/hope-video-gallery/

Who We Are

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There’s no place like Hope.