Licensure

The first step in becoming a Teacher, Substitute or Paraprofessional
​is to create your ELIS Account 

Next, you need to verify the requirements for the license you are seeking.

When you are ready to renew your license...

​Substitute Teacher in ROE 40     On June 29, 2023, Governor Pritzker signed SB 2390 (now PA-103-0111) into law. It is effective immediately. The law provides an extension for the Short-Term substitute teacher application availability. The application is now available through June 30, 2028 rather than June 30, 2023. Once issued, the license is valid for five years. Educators who currently hold short-term substitute teaching licenses with an expiration date of June 30, 2023 can renew the license for a five-year period in their Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) accounts by logging into their ELIS accounts on or after July 1, 2023 and clicking on the “Renewals” link in their Action Center.

​In order to be eligible to Substitute Teach in ROE 40 school districts you will need the following when you apply at the schools:
  • You will need a valid ISBE License as a Teacher or Substitute Teacher, registered in ROE 40
  • Current fingerprint background check results from FBI and ISP
  • Signed physician’s statement of good health
  • Print and fill out all necessary forms, then schedule your fingerprint background check
Important Note: Anyone who leaves their current position, to apply to substitute teach, you must have a new background check and physician’s statement.
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Paraprofessionals in ROE 40

  1. You may apply for an educator license with stipulations may be issued to an individual who is at least 20 years of age, holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and has met one of the following requirements:
  2. Holds an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
  3. Has completed at least 60 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (excluding remedial coursework) (coursework must be passed with a “D” or higher)
  4. Presents an official score report from Educational Testing Service (ETS) showing a score of 460 or higher on the ParaPro test
  5. OR, presents evidence of earning the following scores on the Work Keys test (offered by ACT): Reading for Information (4), Writing/Business Writing (3), and Applied Mathematics (4).
​To apply for an educator license with stipulations endorsed as a paraprofessional educator, individuals may submit an application in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS.) A $100 fee will be assessed electronically when the application is submitted. After submitting their application, individuals should have a copy of their high school diploma and official transcripts showing completion of any college coursework sent to ISBE. An educator license with stipulations endorsed as a paraprofessional educator is not valid until it is registered. Once registered, the license is valid until June 30 immediately following five years of the endorsement being issued and may be renewed.
​Paraprofessional Testing
ROE 40, Carlinville office, offers the Paraprofessional Licensure test on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The exam is $75.00 and must be scheduled by calling (217)-854-4016.  

(If you already have an Associates or higher, or more than 60 semester hours you may not need to take the test - give us a call).  
Other helpful licensure links and how-to's:
​​-  Educator Licensure Requirements (web)
-  How to Enter Professional Development in your ELIS (doc)
-  Retired or Considering Retiring? What you need to know to keep your PEL (doc)
​-  Illinois Licensure Testing System  (web)
- ​ How to set up your Elis Account  (video)
-  ​Subs and ParaPros - How to renew your license. ​(doc)
​-  Illinois ROE Offices Contact Info  (web)
-  Create an account in ELIS (ISBE)
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IMPORTANT:   If you already hold a valid teaching license or substitute teaching license you are eligible to work as a paraprofessional without an additional license.
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