Alton School District

Substitute Teachers must have a valid Illinois Teaching License or a valid Illinois Substitute Teaching License.  

School Nurse substitutes must have a valid Illinois Registered Nurse license.  

• The current daily rate for certified substitutes and substitutes nurse is $135 per day
• The Long-term rate for certified substitutes and substitute nurses is $225 per day after 10 of more days in the same assignment. 
• Must complete an application through Skyward Applicant Tracking
• Must pass a background check and drug screen
• Must attend a substitute training.
• Employment History Review (Faith's Law)

Substitute Paraprofessionals/Teacher Aides must have a valid Illinois Paraprorfessional License or a valid Illinois Substitute Teaching License.  

• The current hourly rate of pay is $15.00 per hour
• Must complete an application through Skyward Applicant Tracking
• Must pass a background check and drug screen
• Employment History Review (Faith's Law)

Clerical Substitutes

• The current hourly rate of pay is $15.00 per hour
• Must complete an application through Skyward Applicant Tracking
• Must pass a background check and drug screen
• Employment History Review (Faith's Law)

Steps to get your license

• Go to ISBE website
• Click "Log into ELIS" 
• • Under "Educator Access" click on "Login to your ELIS Account" 
  • Click "Click here for first time access to the ELIS system"
  • Create an ELIS account--Create a user name and password using your social security number, birthday and other personal information.
  • Once logged in click on the appropriate license for you are apply. 
  • Apply for a Paraprofessional, Short-Term Substitute or Substitute license
    • The Paraprofessional license allows you to work as a paraprofessional in the classroom full-time or as a paraprofessional substitute. 
      • To get a paraprofessional license, you must have at least 60 college credit hours or you can take the WorkKeys Assessment.  
      • The WorkKeys Test Center is located at 1310 Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025. Their phone number is 618-307-5131.
    • The STS (Short-term Substitute) license allows you to work as a paraprofessional or a substitute teacher. 
      • To get a STS license, you must have at least 60 college credit hours.
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    • The Substitute license allows you to work full-time as a paraprofessional or as a substitute teacher. You are also able to fill long-term substitute assignments. 
      • To get a SUB license, you must have at least a Bachelor’s degree.  
  • Follow the steps in the application wizard.  There will be a fee.  
  • Once you have applied for a license, send you transcripts or work keys assessment results to 
    • Madison County ROE 41, 157 N. Main St., Suite 438, Edwardsville, IL 62025 (Hand deliver or mail)
    • DO NOT send your transcripts to Springfield, IL. 
    • If you want your transcripts sent electronically, call 618-296-4530 to get the best email address.
    • Transcripts must be from a regionally accredited university.
  • All information is evaluated by the state before licensure is approved and issued. 
  • Once your ELIS account changes from "Pending Review" to "Issued" you will need to register it in Madison County ROE 41.
    • Click on "Registration" and follow the steps and pay the fee.  You must choose ROE 41 Madison County.