Substitute Instructional Assistant

Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
7/20/2026
Location:
Districtwide
Date Available:
As soon as possible
District:
Lombard Elementary District 44
Instructional Assistant Substitute
Starting at $15.00 per hour pending on licensure
JOB GOAL:
Supervise students and give instructional assistance as directed to enhance the educational program of the district.
REPORTS TO:
Classroom Teacher and Building Principal
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes all responsibilities or, and duties assigned to, the absent instructional assistant.
• Prepares classroom materials for instruction as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Adheres to appropriate check-in procedures with the front office.
• Reviews with the principal or their designee plans and schedules to be followed during the instructional day.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which they are assigned as directed by the classroom teacher and building principal.
• Supervises students as assigned.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, make-up work and remedial work developed by the classroom teacher.
• Performs job-related tasks as assigned.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
• Communicates with the classroom teacher regarding concerns or issues.
• Reports to the building principal or their designee at the conclusion of the day to share issues or concerns, as well as check-out as needed.
• Adheres to all procedures as delineated in the District 44 Substitute Handbook.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively -- written and verbal.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Ability to develop a quick rapport with students, building staff, and administration.
• Ability to perform non-medical duties, such as hygiene, diapering, feeding with or without accommodations if needed (primarily at the Early Childhood Center).
• Physical Demands:
• Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Frequent walking.
• Occasional lifting to 25 pounds or more (if moving classroom equipment, providing diapering/toileting services, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License, Illinois Professional Educator License, or Substitute Teaching License
How to apply for a Substitute license:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employed as established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION:
Performance is evaluated regularly by the building principal.