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This page provides the licensure requirements to obtain a substitute or short-term substitute teaching license in Illinois.
If I hold a valid professional educator license or educator license with stipulations, am I qualified to be a substitute teacher? Requirements for Licenses and Endorsements. How can I obtain a middle school endorsement? How can I qualify to teach special education in pre-kindergarten? (continued on the following page)
Steps to Get a Short-Term Substitute License. Download a Substitute and Paraprofessional License Checklist here. Individuals applying for a Short-Term Substitute License must use ELIS on the Illinois State Board of Education website, www.isbe.net. At the top of the page, click on Log Into ELIS.
If you would like to substitute teach you must hold a valid Professional Educator License (PEL), Substitute Teacher License (SUB), Short Term Substitute License (STS), or Paraprofessional License (PARA). For more information, please see requirements for each license within the individual tabs below. Application Steps
View the requirements for Illinois licensure to determine what endorsements and grade levels are available so you apply appropriately. Create an account in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) .
In Illinois, there are different license options that allow you to be a substitute teacher. Option 1: PEL – Illinois Professional Educator License, bachelor’s degree + teaching license required. Option 2: SUB – Illinois Substitute Teacher License, bachelor’s degree required ** SEE NOTE BELOW.
Visit werw.isbe.neEPages'Educator-Licensure-Requirements to View requirements for your application. To check the status of this application, please Sign into your ELIS account and click My Credentials.
