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Substitute Teachers **NEW DAILY RATE!**
Smithton Elementary School is always seeking substitutes. The hours vary from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, as needed. Contact Staci Nicks with any questions or for more information at (618) 233-6863, ext. 114.
Interested individuals should must possess an Illinois Substitute License or Illinois Professional Educator License. For more information on obtaining a substitute license, please visit ISBE's Substitute License Requirements.
You should also begin the process of having your name added to the Master Sub List with the Regional Office of Education 50 (ROE 50). Once approved and you accept your first substitute day, please pick up a Teacher Substitute packet from our District Office.
See https://sccroe50.org/licensure/ for more information.
As of October 22, 2024, our board approved a pay increase for our substitutes. Our current substitute teacher rate is $130 per day and if you are a retired teacher, your rate is $140 per day.
Substitute Paraprofessionals
Interested individuals must possess an Illinois Paraprofessional License (or a Professional Educator License). For more information on acquiring a paraprofessional license, please visit ISBE's Paraprofessional Educator License Requirements. Once a license is obtained, you will need to complete a Substitute packet from the District Office.
Our current paraprofessional sub rate is $115.00 per day.
Smithton School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The School District shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic, violence, sexual violence, or gender violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position, or other legally protected categories. No one will be penalized solely for his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver for purposes of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, 410 ILCS 130.
Why Smithton?
Smithton, Illinois is a Metro East suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Smithton is located across the Mississippi River in St. Clair County Illinois approximately 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, 1.5 hours from Springfield, Illinois and 4.5 hours from Chicago.
The Smithton Community Consolidated School District #130 serves approximately 550 Pre-K through 8th Grade students in a town of 4,000 residents.
Small Town Living, Big City Access
Our District's location makes access to entertainment, dining, recreation and other activities easy & convenient for staff and residents.
Besides our own shopping, dining and parks, the nearby large cities of St. Louis, MO, Belleville, IL and Fairview Heights, IL cover more of the shopping and entertainment needs you may have.
See what Smithton has to offer!