Substitute Teachers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Leadership10%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%Master's degree40%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years32%Current company
Chicago Public Schools
Delta-T Group
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Time at current job
Less than a year30%1-2 years25%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Substitute Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $41,712 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $87,635 yearly
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Substitute Teacher
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDTeaching CertificationQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsEarly InterventionEarly Childhood EducationSpecial EducationParent CollaborationParent CommunicationSubstitute Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardTeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationFirearms LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsComputer SkillsWorking with StudentsWorking with Students with Special Education NeedsExperience Working with Students with DisabilitiesSubstitute Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystLBS1Teaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordComputer OperationSubstitute Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalEPA Type ISubstitute Teaching CertificationAerial Lift CertificationCPICertified Case ManagerSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceSubstitute Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipSubstitute Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTeaching
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What's the average time to fill a substitute teacher role?
The average time to fill a substitute teacher role is 57 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do substitute teachers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a substitute teacher include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a substitute teacher?
Common licenses or certifications for substitute teachers include: Teaching Certification, Substitute Teaching Certification and Driver's License.
What level of education is common for a substitute teacher?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a substitute teacher in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a substitute teacher?
Most substitute teachers have 12 years of professional experience.
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