Substitutes
Becoming a Certified Substitute
The requirements for substitute teaching are determined by state law and local policy. Schaumburg School District 54 requires all certified substitute candidates to complete an online application to be considered for employment.
For more information regarding certified substituting, contact Linda Thomas in Human Resources at (847) 357-5031.
Becoming a Classified Substitute Assistant
The requirements for substitute teaching are determined by state law and local policy. District 54 requires all classified substitute assistants to have a high school diploma or GED.
At this time we are not accepting any classified substitute assistant applications.
For more information regarding classified assistant substituting, contact Linda Thomas in Human Resources at (847) 357-5031.
Substitute Salary Information
The pay rate for certified substitute teachers is $108 per day. Of this, 9.4% of all earnings shall be sheltered for contribution to the Illinois Teacher Retirement System.
The pay rate for classified substitute assistant is $70 per day.
An extended pay rate of $140 per day will be paid to substitutes who are in the same certified assignment beginning on the 11th day of that assignment until that assignment ends.
Paychecks reflect a two-week lag between days worked and payment. If there are any problems or discrepancies, call the payroll office at (847) 357-5020.