Educator Licensure
Substitute and Paraprofessional Requirements
If you are seeking a substitute position in Sangamon-Menard County, you must complete the substitute teacher authorization process in addition to earning licensure with the State Board.
License Type | Requirements | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
Substitute License | Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution | Complete the substitute authorization process with ROE 51: -Fingerprint-background check -Substitute authorization paperwork -Provide proof of a recent physical |
Substitute License | Actively enrolled in an educator preparation program in Illinois 90 semester hours of coursework completed as a part of the Illinois educator preparation program | Complete the substitute authorization process with ROE 51: -Fingerprint-background check -Substitute authorization paperwork -Provide proof of a recent physical |
Short-Term Substitute License | 60 semester hours or an Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution | Complete short-term substitute training Complete the substitute authorization process with ROE 51: -Fingerprint-background check -Substitute authorization paperwork -Provide proof of a recent physical |
Paraprofessional License | One of the following: -Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution -60 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution -High school diploma or GED with a score of a 4 on the ACT Work Keys (Workplace Documents & Applied Math) -High school diploma or GED with a score of a 460 on the ETS Paraprofessional exam |
Licensure Flexibilities
Short-term approvals allow current educators or prospective educators to work on an approval while completing remaining requirements to obtain full licensure. It assists districts with filling unfilled positions. See the table below for short-term approval options. To find all short-term approvals available, visit this webpage.
Approval | Requirements | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
Short-Term Approval Paraprofessional | High school diploma or equivalent | |
Short-Term Approval School Support Personnel | Master’s degree in the area sought from a regionally accredited institution Passing score on the content exam District willing to hire on the approval ISBE 83-86 form | |
Short-Term Approval for Content Knowledge | Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the content area sought or at least 32 semester hours District willing to hire on the approval Passing score on the appropriate content exam of the area sought Submit the ISBE 83-88 form | |
Short-Term Approval for Teachers at All Grade Levels | Hold a valid Professional Educator License in a teaching area Complete 9 semester hours or a passing score on the appropriate content exam for the area sought |