Substitutes

Employment Opportunities in District 97

Classroom and Lunch/Recess Supervisors

Classroom supervisors will assist teachers with in-classroom instruction in a hybrid learning model. These individuals will have no teaching responsibilities, but are responsible for providing assistance to students and ensuring that they remain on task during school hours. The rate of pay is $18 per hour. Click here to apply.

Lunch/recess supervisors will oversee the students while they are eating lunch or outside for recess. The rate of pay is $18 per hour. Click here to apply.

Substitute Teachers and Substitute Teaching Assistants

The approved daily rates for substitute teachers in District 97 are outlined below.

ROLE pay RATE
Daily Substitute

Elementary schools: $150/day
Middle schools: $160/day

Subs who are retired D97 teachers: $160/day

$20/day will be added to the daily rate for those subbing more than 45 days in the district (days do not have to be consecutive). Day-to-day substitute rates would become:

  • Elementary schools: $170/day
  • Middle schools: $180/day
  • Retired D97 teachers: $180/day
Long-Term Substitute (daily substitute after working 21 consecutive days) After working 21 days consecutively in the same assignment, the substitute will be paid the permanent substitute rate. It will be paid retroactively from the first day of the assignment.
Substitute Teacher Assistants $120/day
Permanent Substitute Teacher

Elementary Schools: $254/day
Middle Schools: $281/day

Below is additional information about the requirements for these positions. 

Substitute Teacher Requirements:

  • A valid Illinois teaching license or substitute teaching license is the first requirement to becoming a substitute teacher. Anyone with a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education can apply for and obtain a substitute teaching license.

Substitute Teaching Assistant Requirements:

  • A valid Illinois paraprofessional license. In order to obtain a paraprofessional license, applicants must be at least 20 years of age, and have one of the following:
    • Associate's degree or higher
    • 60 semester hours of coursework
    • High school diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
    • High school diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT WorkKeys:
      • Applied Math - 4
      • Workplace Documents - 4

Interested in being a substitute teacher or subsitute teaching assistant?

  1.  Apply online at: www.op97.org/hr/online-application.
  2.  If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email via Applicant Tracking.
  3.  Please complete the pre-employment paperwork and bring all documents to your interview.
  4.  If you receive an offer, you must submit a health certification form and participate in a fingerprint-based background check at the district office.
  5.  All new substitutes will attend a training provided by the district.
  6.  Start subbing!

Substitute Custodians

Under the direct supervision of the senior director of buildings and grounds and the building engineer at the school level, substitute custodians perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings; maintain equipment in functional condition; and provide cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Substitute Custodian Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and experience provided there is possession of the skills and knowledge required to effectively execute the responsibilities of the position.
  • High school diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  • Previous experience in building maintenance desirable.

Interested in being a substitute custodian? Apply on line at: www.op97.org/hr/online-application.