Substitute – Teacher, Paraprofessional, Noon Duty 2026-27 JobID: 2483
Position Type: Substitutes
Date Posted: 9/14/2026
Location:
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Substitute – Teacher, Paraprofessional and Noon Duty Lakeland Joint School District No. 272 2026 - 27 School Year Lakeland Joint School District is accepting applications for Substitute's for the 2026-27 school year.
Benefits of Substituting with Lakeland Choose the schools where you want to work
Accept assignments that fit your schedule
Work with students from kindergarten through 12th grade
Remain active by accepting at least one assignment per month
Pay $16.22 per hour when assigned to cover paraprofessional positions
$14.85 per hour when assigned to cover noon duty positions
$130 per full day for retired teachers
$120 per full day for long-term substitute teacher assignments (after 11 days)
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED
Experience working with school-aged children preferred
Ability to work effectively with students in classroom, small group, and one-on-one settings
Ability to follow lesson plans and directions provided by the classroom teacher, principal, and Guest Teacher Coordinator
Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills
Teaching certificate is encouraged but not required
Application Requirements Completed District online application
Resume
Successful completion of an extensive background check, including: Criminal history check
Reference checks
Questions Olivia Jones
Substitute Coordinator
Equal Opportunity Employer Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
For questions or ADA accommodation requests related to hiring practices, please contact the Office of the Superintendent.