Become a subsitute teacher with
Indian Springs School District #109
Become a subsitute teacher with
Indian Springs School District #109
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To apply to become a substitute teacher in District 109, you must first obtain a subsitute license.
To qualify for a subsitute license you must meet one of the following options:
Option 1:
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
Submit a substitute teaching application in ELIS
Option 2:
Actively enrolled in an approved educator preparation program through a regionally accredited institution in Illinois
Have recently completed (within the last semester) at least 90 semester hours of coursework as a part of the approved Illinois educator preparation program
Transfer coursework may be used towards the 90 semester hours if accepted by the Illinois educator preparation program
Have a Professional Educator License in pre-completion status on your ELIS account
Submit a substitute teaching application in ELIS
Step # 1: Log in to the Educator Licensure Information System at www.isbe.net/ELIS (existing user)
https://apps.isbe.net/iwasnet/sign_up.aspx
Step #2: From the Action Center, select “apply for a credential” and choose "Subsitute License (SUB).
Step #3: Complete application and pay application fee (reimbursable).
*Note: The Illinois State Board of Education will reimburse your application fee once you substitute for 10 or more days after receiving your license. Ask your Regional Office of Education or Intermediate Service Center for more details once you receive employment.
Step #4: Have your college submit the transcripts to
licensure@s-cook.org.
Step #5: The Illinois State Board of Education will issue your license automatically once the transcripts are verified.
Step #6: Register your license in ELIS to region 7. You now have a license valid for employment!
Once you have your Substitute License on your ELIS account, you can pick up a substitute teacher packet from the district office located at 7540 S 86th Ave, Justice, IL 60458 (Entrance on Archer Ave.)
This packet will include all documentation needed to apply to become a substitute in District 109!
Email Brooke Breit, bbreit@isd109.org in the Human Resources Department if you have any questions.