Substitute License
Become a Substitute Teacher
Requirements:
Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
- Bachelors degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
- Currently enrolled in an Illinois approved educator preparation program with 90 semester hours of coursework completed
How to apply for the Substitute license
*Substitute $50 application fee $50 registration fee. All fees processed and charged by ISBE.
ISBE offers a Short-term SUB approval option. It is valid for 5 years and is non-renewable.
Short-term SUB approval
Requires one of the following:
- Associates degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
- Completion of 60 semester hours of non-remedial coursework from a regionally accredited institution
*Short-term SUB $25 application fee plus registration fee. All fees processed and charged by ISBE.
How to apply for the Short-term Substitute licensure
- How to create an ELIS account
- Apply for the Short-term SUB or Substitute License
- Submit required documentation via email to the ROE Licensure Department at
Submit Required Documentation
Official college/university transcripts may be submitted by:
- Email
- Electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the registrar to the ROE. Please address and email transcripts to the ROE Licensure Department at
- Postal mail
- Official transcripts must be enclosed in a sealed envelope as issued by the college Registrar. ROE Licensure Department 116 N Chicago St. Joliet Ill. 60432
*The ROE does not have access to any documents submitted to ISBE.
*ISBE or the ROE does not accept transcripts opened or forwarded.
My license was issued! Whats next
Log into your ELIS account and register in Will County and/or any county within Illinois that you will be serving.
How to register license
My license is registered! Whats next
Begin applying at Will county school districts. A background check/fingerprint appointment will be required by the school district during the hiring process. Please contact the employing school district for further instructions.
*Licensed Substitute Teachers are qualified to work as Paraprofessionals.
For further questions please contact:
Andrea Popovich HR Speciaist
Substitute Teacher
