Guest Teacher Program

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To become a substitute teacher in Round Lake Area Schools and part of the Guest Teacher Program, submit an application to Guest Teaching (Substitute Teachers).

Contact Lori Placek at lplacek@rlas-116.org with questions regarding the hiring process.

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Join Our Team!

Substitute teachers are valued partners and critical to the success of the Guest Teacher Program in Round Lake Area Schools. Our program is committed to providing a continuum of instruction to every student, in every classroom, on every day. We invite you to become part of our team where you will be supported by a professional learning community that believes in teamwork, dedication, and the shared responsibility of helping all students succeed.

Licensure Requirements

District Requirements

Complete Application for Employment
- Be sure to include at least 2 references
Meet Licensure Requirements
- Evidence of Valid Illinois Teaching or Substitute License
- License Registerd with Lake County (Region 34) ROE
- See Licensure Requirements & Resources tabs for more information
Transcripts of College Credits (Copies are accepted)
Healthcare Provider Statement
- Purpose: to confirm employee is physically fit to work and free from communicable disease
- Criteria: Statement must be signed and dated within the 90 days prior to employment
- TB Test (required only for Early Education Center employees)
Acceptable Background Check Results
Acceptable I-9 Documents to Copy (list will be provided)
Direct Deposit Authorization
Additional Financial & Personal Information Forms
- Federal W-4 Form / IL W-4 Form / FED SSA-1945 Form
- Confidentiality Agreement / Emergency Contact / EEOC
IL Mandated Reporter Form
Complete District GCN Tutorials & ALICE Training Module
Complete Faith's Law Requirements - Verifent
Receipt of: Guest Teacher Program Handbook / Crisis & Safety Manual
Acknowledgment of: SOPPA / Staff Device Policy / Personal Technology & Social Media Usage & Conduct / AUP

Pay Rates

Daily Rate for Day-to-Day Assignments

Guest Teacher: $180 *
Guest Teaching Assistant (TA): $130

Round Lake Area Schools Retirees receive a special daily rate of $200 per day *

Daily Rate for Long-Term Assignments

Guest Teacher: $255
Guest Teaching Assistant (TA): $150

For an assignment to be considered long-term, the following criteria must be met:
The absence/assignment is for a single staff member
The absence/assignment is for 10 or more consecutive days

If an assignment requires transition or shadowing days, the daily rate will be paid

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