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Why become a substitute Teacher?

It is an opportunity to get valuable experience, set your own hours, and make a difference in the lives of students.

  • You want to substitute teach, and you hold a valid Illinois educator license and a bachelor’s degree.
  • You want to serve as a short-term substitute, and you hold a valid Illinois educator license with an associate degree.
  • You want to substitute teach in a career and technical education classroom, and you hold a valid Illinois educator license with stipulations endorsed in any area of career and technical education

You can apply with a school district without a substitute license if...

You want to substitute teach, and you hold a valid Illinois educator license and a bachelor’s degree.

• You want to serve as a short-term substitute, and you hold a valid Illinois educator license with an associate degree.

• You want to substitute teach in a career and technical education classroom, and you hold a valid Illinois educator license with stipulations endorsed in any area of career and technical education.

BN98 Rates

  • Day to Day Substitute:$ 130
  • Everyday Substitute: $ 150
  • Long Term Assignment Sub: $185

Substitute vs. Short Term Substitute License

Substitute License Short Term Substitute License
Valid for 5 years Expires on June 30, 2023
Renewable every five years with a payment of $50 registration fee Non-renewable
Can serve in place of a contracted teacher for up to 90 days or in
emergency situations for up to 30 days when no teacher is under
contract with the district
Can teach up to five consecutive days per licensed teacher 
Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
required
Must complete a district training prior to employment
Application and $50 application fee* required for employment!

Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or
university or at least 60 semester hours of coursework from a
regionally accredited college or university required

 

  Application and $25 application fee required 

 

 

 

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Wildcat Willy

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How to Get Your License

Login to the Educator Licensure Information System at www.isbe.net/ELIS OR Click here to learn more