Substitutes

Available Documents:

Regarding the ROE 53 Sub List

ROE #53  no longer maintains a regional sub list. You must reach out to the school district(s) and apply for a position. 

 
Illinois Licensed Teachers as Subs:
If an educator holds a valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with a teaching endorsement registered with the region/s in which they wish to sub, a substitute license is not needed to substitute teach.  You would need to have been fingerprinted as a sub and have a physical from within the last 90 days in order to apply for substitute teaching jobs within ROE 53.


To become a Sub if you do not currently hold an Illinois teaching license:
If you do not currently hold a Professional Educator License you will need to apply online through ELIS to obtain a Substitute License (either Short Term Substitute or Substitute, as explained below).

  • If you have an Associates degree or 60 college credit hours from a regionally accredited institution (coursework must be at the 100-level or higher), you would need to apply for a Short Term Substitute License.  This type of license has certain restrictions which will be listed here: 
  • Valid for substitute teaching in all grades of the public schools, prekindergarten through grade 12.
  • Short-Term Substitute licenses may not be renewed.
  • Cannot teach more than 5 consecutive days per licensed teacher.
  • Must complete a training program provided by the school board.​
  • Can​ serve as a Paraprofessional​.
  • If you have a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution, you would want to apply for a Substitute License 

Retired Illinois Teachers as Subs:
Any retiree will have the same requirements as any other sub as far as providing updated physical/statement of good health and fingerprinting.

  • You may sub off of your teaching license (PEL) – no sub certificate necessary as long as you keep your PEL renewed and registered with ROE 53.
  • If subbing solely for the district from which you retired, ISBE Legal still recommends updating your file (health and fingerprint). Many, if not all long-term veteran teachers, have never been fingerprinted nor had a physical in many years. It is considered a change in employment and should be updated.
     

**Important Applicant Responsibilities**

  • Take original physical/statement of good health from an appropriately licensed physician to each district so the district can make a copy of your originals for their files   
  • Take original state and federal fingerprint results to each district so district can make a copy of your originals for their files   
  • Register with the ROE 53 region through your ELIS account   
  • Complete all requirements for licensure (PEL for teachers or ELS those without teacher licensure) outlined by code/law   
  • Maintain licensure registration and renewal 

 

To Schedule Substitute Fingerprinting at ROE 53 - Click Below

Schedule An Appointment

 

ROE 53 office fingerprinting cost: $62 plus card fee

  • If you are printing to be able to Substitute teach at any of our Region #53 School Districts, please bring payment with you to your appointment.
  • Personal or district check, money orders, cash or credit/debit cards are accepted forms of payment. Our office is unable to make change. Please bring the exact amount if choosing to pay with cash. 
  • If you are being hired/printed for 1 specific district only and they are paying, the school district will be invoiced for the cost of the fingerprinting.

For more questions or additional information, contact the Regional Office of Education at 309-477-2290 or reach out via email to: 

  • Laura Varichak - lvarichak@roe53.net   
  • Kristy Risius - krisius@roe53.net
  • Sabrina Krueger - skrueger@roe53.net