Start Your Journey as a Substitute Teacher
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Substitute Certification Information
To obtain a Substitute License
If you hold a Teaching License (PEL), STS License, or Para License you DO NOT need a Substitute License – See bottom of page
Anyone interested in obtaining a Substitute License must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution. A Substitute License is valid for 5 years and is renewable online through your ELIS account.
You will need to log into the new Educator License Information System site (link below) and create an account.
ELIS: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Information-System.aspx
Under Educator Access, click “Click Here” and then click “Sign Up Now” on the left side. This will allow you to create an ELIS account.
You will need to have your official transcripts (in a sealed envelope OR via e-mail) sent to either of our offices showing your bachelor’s degree. If your University has the capability to e-mail your transcript please have the University e-mail it directly to either Bethany Thatcher (Kendall) – [email protected] OR Kay Mallaney (Grundy) – [email protected] and we will upload that for you. If you send it to the ISBE it will take much longer to be processed.
Once your account has been created, you will need to apply by credit card for the Substitute License in ELIS, under the Action Center.
If the bachelor’s degree is on file in ELIS the Sub License will be issued instantly. After the Sub License is issued, you will need to register the License in our county – Grundy/Kendall #24.
To obtain a Short Term Sub License
- Must hold an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or show completion of 60 semester hours of coursework.
- Valid for substitute teaching in all grades of the public schools, prekindergarten through grade 12.
- Short-Term Substitute licenses are valid for 5 years. They are available for application through June 30, 2028, and may not be renewed.
- Cannot teach more than 5 consecutive days per licensed teacher (15 days during a disaster proclamation).
- Must complete a training program provided by the school board.
- Can serve as a Paraprofessional.
You will need to log into the new Educator License Information System site (link below) and create an account.
ELIS: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Information-System.aspx
Under Educator Access, click “Click Here” and then click “Sign Up Now” on the left side. This will allow you to create an ELIS account.
You will need to have your official transcripts (in a sealed envelope OR via e-mail) sent to either of our offices showing your 60 semester hours or associate’s degree. If your Unversity has the capability to e-mail your transcript please have the University e-mail it directly to either Bethany Thatcher (Kendall) – [email protected] OR Kay Mallaney (Grundy) – [email protected] and we will upload that for you. If you send it to the ISBE it will take much longer to be processed.
Once your account has been created, you will need to apply by credit card for the Short Term Substitute License in ELIS, under the Action Center.
If you hold an associate’s degree and it’s on file in ELIS the Short Term Sub License will be issued instantly. After the Sub License is issued, you will need to register the License in our county – Grundy/Kendall #24.
Substitute Teacher Authorization
In addition to holding a Teaching or Substitute License, you will need to hold a Substitute Teacher Authorization to serve as a sub throughout Grundy/Kendall Counties.
Once the Substitute Teacher Authorization has been issued by either of our offices, you will need to take that packet to each district office in which you would like to substitute in and sign up with them.
To obtain this authorization, the following must be provided:
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An Illinois Teaching License or Substitute License registered in Grundy/Kendall County ROE
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Physical Examination (This has to have been taken within the last 90 days to qualify)
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$50 cash or check which covers the required fingerprinting
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Fingerprint Authorization and Release Form (obtained at ROE)
Please schedule fingerprint appointment at roe24.org -
Substitute Teacher Information Form (obtained at ROE)
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Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status Form and Training (obtained at ROE)
Please click this link to complete the training and provide us with the certificate of completionYou can use this form for the Physical: Physical Form
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