Join our team as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher at our ABA-based therapeutic day school, supporting students with autism in a highly collaborative and individualized learning environment.
Love working with students and want to make a meaningful impact? We'd love to meet you!
Our therapeutic day school combines education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help students build academic, communication, social, behavioral, and independent living skills. You'll work alongside BCBAs, RBTs, related service providers, and school leadership to provide individualized support throughout the school day.
Licensure Requirement: This substitute teaching position is intended for candidates who are eligible and willing to obtain an Illinois Provisional Special Education (SPED) Teacher License upon hire. Candidates must be prepared to begin the provisional licensure process as a condition of employment.
Position Details:
Pay: $35/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Consistent daytime school schedule
Long-term substitute position
What You'll Do:
Lead classroom instruction and daily classroom routines during the teacher's extended absence
Implement lesson plans and individualized educational programming
Adapt instruction to meet each student's unique learning needs
Collaborate with BCBAs and RBTs to support students' behavioral and educational goals
Support implementation of IEP goals and behavior support plans
Maintain a structured, positive, and engaging classroom environment
Communicate and collaborate with school leadership, therapists, and other members of the student's educational team
Provide consistency and stability for students throughout the long-term assignment
Why Join Us?
Small, highly supported classroom environment
Collaborative team of teachers, BCBAs, RBTs, and related service providers
Hands-on experience working in an ABA-based therapeutic school
Strong support from school and clinical leadership
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students with autism
What You'll Need:
Appropriate Illinois teaching or substitute teaching license
Experience working with children or adolescents
Ability to provide structure, flexibility, patience, and consistency
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with special education, autism, or ABA is a plus, but not required
A passion for helping students learn, grow, and become more independent
If you're looking for a rewarding long-term substitute opportunity with great school-day hours, competitive pay, and a supportive educational and clinical team, we'd love to connect!