Substitutes

Are you great with kids?   Do you enjoy a flexible schedule?  Then you should consider becoming a substitute teacher or classroom assistant!

Being a substitute is a great opportunity for:

EIASE is always looking for dependable, caring individuals who share our passion for providing exceptional learning experiences to our students in the absence of classroom teachers and assistants.  

Substitute teachers and assistants are needed within all EIASE programs that include:

You can choose locations that are close to your home and assignments as well.  

Substitute Teacher

If you would like to substitute teach for EIASE, you will need to hold either a valid Professional Educator License (PEL) or a Substitute Teacher License (SUB) or Short Term Substitute License (STS) that is active and registered with ROE #11.  Daily rate for a substitute teacher within an EIASE program is $125.  Long term sub pay increases after 10 consecutive days within the same position and is calculated using the starting teacher salary schedule and jumps up to $213.45/day.  

To start the employment process with EIASE, go to https://www.applitrack.com/eiase/onlineapp/default.aspx and complete the substitute application.  

Applying for a Substitute Teacher License

In Illinois, there are different license options that allow you to become a Substitute Teacher.  In order to be a Substitute Teacher for EIASE, you must hold a valid Professional Educator License (PEL), Substitute Teacher License (SUB) or a Short Term Substitute License (STS).  

Professional Educator License (PEL):

Substitute Teaching License (SUB):

Short Term Substitute License (STS) - ONLY VALID THROUGH 06/30/2028:

ROE #11 will maintain on file all the required documents that include;  a physical, finger prints, and a background check.  Official transcripts will need to be sent directly from your university to ROE #11 to show a Bachelor's degree or 60 hours have been awarded.   Click HERE to open the substitute teaching packet from ROE #11 to start the application process.  If you have any questions about the application or the process you can contact Braddi Browning at ROE #11 at 217-348-0151 or bbrowning@roe11.org.  

*You may be eligible to receive a refund for the application and registration fees within 18 months of the issuance of a Substitute Teacher License.  You must provide evidence that you have substitute taught for a minimum of 10 full school days within the first year of issuance.  If you work with us for 10 days, you will complete FORM 73-02 "Substitute License Fee Refund Request"  and we will then verify and submit it to ISBE on your behalf so that a refund will be credited back to you.   Educators working on a Substitute License will receive a $50 refund and $25 if worked on a Short-Term Substitute License.  

Substitute Classroom Paraprofessional

A classroom paraprofessional supports the instruction of the teacher and the learning of the students within the classroom.  In order to be a classroom assistant you must meet the following qualifications:

Click here to open the paraprofessional license requirements from ROE #11 to start the application process.  If you have any questions about the application or the process you can contact Braddi Browning at ROE #11 at 217-348-0151 or bbrowning@roe11.org.  

If you would like to apply to be a substitute classroom assistant go to https://www.applitrack.com/eiase/onlineapp/default.aspx and complete the application process.  The hourly rate for a substitute classroom teacher assistant is $16.66 per hour.  

You will need to obtain a paraprofessional license issued by ISBE and registered with ROE #11.  

Short-Term Paraprofessional Approval (only through 06/30/2025)

Are you someone who does not meet the requirements as listed above for a paraprofessional but you do have a high school diploma or the equivalent?  Then you too can be a classroom assistant if you apply for a short-term paraprofessional approval from ISBE.  

Short-Term Paraprofessional Approval:

If you would like to apply to be a substitute classroom assistant go to https://www.applitrack.com/eiase/onlineapp/default.aspx and complete the application process.  The hourly rate for a substitute classroom teacher assistant is $16.66 per hour.  You will also need to obtain the short-term paraprofessional license issued by ISBE and registered with ROE #11.