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Become a Substitute

Join Peoria Public Schools Remarkable Team as a Substitute Teacher or Teacher Aide

 

While the District is working to fill its need for Illinois certified classroom teachers at all grade levels and topics, along with bus drivers, monitors, crossing guards and other positions each school year, we also need substitute teacher aides and substitute teachers to be on standby when a teacher is sick or has professional development scheduled during the school day. 

Both areas are wonderful opportunities for professionals with an associate’s (substitute teacher aide) or a bachelor’s degree (substitute teacher) and do not require teacher certification. With flexible and part-time hours, classroom teacher aides and substitute teacher positions are outstanding opportunities for:

  • Recent college grads

  • Stay-at-home parents transitioning back to employment

  • Professionals in career transitions

  • Early or young-at-heart retirees

  • Graduate students enrolled in evening or online programs 

The licensing process for teacher aides and substitute teachers is managed by The Regional Office of Education for Peoria County, located in the Peoria County Courthouse. The process is fairly simple requiring accessing college transcripts, a criminal background check and a license fee. (See links to the right for more information)

Our Peoria Public School students need daily interaction with positive role models, mentors and thoughtful, caring adults. If your time in the classroom is a temporary way station as you progress to another professional field, you will take with you marketable skills and experiences and a fresh perspective.  Who knows? You may discover that you have a passion for working with young people and a whole new career. 

To find out more about becoming a licensed teacher aide or substitute teacher, call the Regional Office of Education at 309-672-6906. 

Read the Substitute Teacher job description at Employment.

Contact Peoria Public Schools Human Resources Department at 309-672-6770 with specific questions about substituting in our District.

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