Substitutes

Make a Difference in the Life of a Child – Become a Substitute

We are so grateful to the amazing individuals who support our students and our staff by serving as substitute teachers and paraprofessionals.

As a District 54 substitute you will have

The ability to choose your own schedule;

Supportive school administrators and staff;

Professional development opportunities; and

The opportunity to make a positive difference in students’ lives.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply Today to Be a D54 Substitute

Substitute Daily Rates for 2022-25

  • Teacher – $125
  • District 54 Retired Teacher – $200
  • Long-Term Teaching Assignment (rate applies on 1st day) – $200
  • Long-Term Teaching Assignment for D54 Retired Teacher (rate applies on 1st day) – $220
  • Paraprofessional/Crisis Intervention Assistant/Library Resource Associate – $100
  • School Secretary – $117

Teacher substitutes participate in the Illinois Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Nine percent of all earnings will be sheltered for contribution to TRS. You will not have deductions for Social Security. Public Law 99-272 also requires a mandatory contribution of 1.45 percent of all substitute salaries for Medicare. There is also a deduction for the Teachers Health Insurance Security Fund (THIS). All other substitutes will have deductions made for Social Security, State and Federal income taxes and Medicare.

For information on how to obtain your substitute teaching license please visit the ISBE website. For additional questions regarding substituting, contact [email protected] or (847) 357-5138.