TEACHER SUBSTITUTE INFORMATION:
Please stop by the Unit Office at 302 Bellefontaine Dr. to pick up a certified sub packet to complete and return. You will return the completed packet to our office once you have your sub authorization letter from the Regional Office of Education (ROE). WCUSD5 teacher substitute pay is $125/day. Retired teacher substitute pay is $140/day.
Please contact the ROE (618.680.0154) and start the process to be added to their Master Sub List. WCUSD5 can only use Teacher or Teacher/Para Subs that are on the ROE Master Sub List. The ROE process will include a fingerprint background check and TB Test as well as licensure requirements. You must hold a PEL or SUB license to sub as a teacher. You must hold a SUB or Para license in order to sub as a Para.
Once you are on the ROE Master Teacher Sub List and have received your sub authorization letter from the ROE, return your completed certified sub packet to the WCUSD5 office. Important: Please bring your sub authorization letter from the ROE as we must make a copy for our files. We will review your sub packet to ensure everything is completed and add you to our sub list as a Teacher OR Teacher/Para pending on what you indicate you wish to sub as. Visit How to Become a Substitute Teacher for more information.
PARAPROFESSIONAL SUBSTITUTE INFORMATION:
Please stop by the Unit Office at 302 Bellefontaine Dr. to pick up a support staff sub packet to complete and return. If you already hold a valid Sub or Para License you do not need to do anything further; we can print your valid license from ISBE to include with your completed sub packet. You will be added as a Para Sub for our District. WCUSD5 paraprofessional substitute pay is $17.25/hr.
If you DO NOT hold a valid Sub or Para License, please contact the ROE (618.680.0154) and start the process to obtain a para or sub license. You can obtain a para license either by having enough college hours (Associate's) or by taking the Keys test. Please go to roe45.net and select the licensure tab for additional information regarding obtaining licensure. Once you hold a valid Sub or Para License we can add you to our list of Para Subs for the District.
CUSTODIAN OR CAFETERIA SUBSTITUTE INFORMATION:
Please stop by the Unit Office at 302 Bellefontaine Dr. to pick up a support staff sub packet to complete and return. If you choose to be a custodian or cafeteria sub, you only need to return the completed support staff sub packet along with your TB Form/Results. Once you return the packet to our office with your completed TB Form/Results, we will have you get a Fingerprint Background Check. We have you complete the form at our office and send via email to the ROE. You will be given instructions on calling the ROE to set up an appointment for fingerprinting. Once you have made an appointment and we have the results of your background check we can add you to the sub list as Custodian or Cafeteria sub. WCUSD5 cafeteria substitute pay is $14.00/hr. Custodian substitute pay is $18.25/hr.
NURSE SUBSTITUTE INFORMATION:
Please stop by the Unit Office at 302 Bellefontaine Dr. to pick up a substitute nurse packet to complete and return. You will need to have an Illinois LPN or RN license. You will need to return the completed nurse sub packet along with your TB Form/Results. Once you return the packet to our office with your completed TB Form/Results, we will have you get a Fingerprint Background Check. We have you complete the form at our office and send via email to the ROE. You will be given instructions on calling the ROE to set up an appointment for fingerprinting. Once we receive everything for you to get started, the district nurse will contact you for orientation. WCUSD5 nurse substitute pay is $20.00/hr.