In order to be a substitute teacher for schools within the Vermilion County Regional Office of Education, you need to either hold a valid PEL, SUB, or STS license.
Educators who have a current PEL do not need a substitute teaching license.
If you have an ELS-PARA license (not short-term approval) & a college degree, you are not required to have an additional license to substitute.
How to get your SUB license:
If you have a bachelor's degree, follow these steps to attain your substitute (SUB) license:
Make an ELIS account on ISBE.net
Submit an official copy of transcripts to the ROE
Apply for a SUB license in ELIS ($50)
Fill out the fingerprint form at the ROE ($65)
Make an appointment with Bushue Background Screening
Provide proof of physical to the ROE
Register license in ELIS ($50)
Receive your sub authorization for Vermilion County
Click this link for help on how to apply for a SUB license.
How to get your STS license:
If you have an associate's degree or 60 completed hours of college credits, follow these steps to attain your short-term substitute(STS) license:
Make an ELIS account on ISBE.net
Submit an official copy of transcripts to the ROE
Apply for a STS license in ELIS ($50)
Fill out the fingerprint form at the ROE ($65)
Make an appointment with Bushue Background Screening
Provide proof of physical to the ROE
Register license in ELIS ($50)
Receive your sub authorization for Vermilion County
Click this link for help on how to apply for an STS license.
How to create an ELIS account:
Go to ISBE.net
Click on "Log Into ELIS"
Under "EDUCATOR ACCESS," click on "Login to your ELIS account."
Click on "CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME ACCESS TO THE ELIS SYSTEM"
For questions on issues regarding licensure, email Morgan Miller at mmiller@roe54.org
For questions on issues regarding the ELIS system, call (217) 557-6763
YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF YOUR SUBSTITUTE APPLICATION FEE.
To qualify:
Your sub issuance date must be later than July 1, 2017
You must work at least 10 full school days within one year of your issuance date
You must apply for the reimbursement within 18 months of your issuance date
educators will receive a $50 refund if they have worked 10 days on the SUB license & a $25 refund if they have worked 10 days on the STS license.
If you meet these requirements, please complete form 73-02. This form must be returned to ISBE by the school or district official. Forms submitted by the applicant will not be honored.