Substitute Positions

SUBSTITUTES: Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Custodians, Drivers, & Cooks
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHERS and PARAPROFESSIONAL SUBSTITUTES:
ISBE license requirements to work as a Paraprofessional or Substitute Teacher

PARA (paraprofessional):

Can only work as a paraprofessional

Requires one of the following:
- Associate's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
- or show 60 semester hours of coursework
- Work Keys tests and high school diploma
$100 application fee - $30 registration fee
Valid for 5 years and renewable

Link to ISBE website with PARA license requirements:

STA-PARA (short-term approval - paraprofessional):
Can only work as a paraprofessional

Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), or higher
- $50 application fee - NO registration fee
- Valid for 3 years and is non-renewable
- Will need to meet requirements and apply for
PARA license before STA-PARA expires to continue working as a paraprofessional

Link to ISBE website with STA-PARA license requirements:

SUB (substitute)

Can work as a substitute for a certified teacher or as a paraprofessional

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
- $50 application fee - $60 registration fee
- Valid for 5 years and renewable

Link to ISBE website with SUB and STS license requirements: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Short-Term-SubTeach.aspx

STS (short-term substitute)
Can work as a substitute for a certified teacher or as a paraprofessional

Qualified applicants may contact Erin Reinbold at the Palestine CUSD #3 District office for more information. (618) 586-2713

For assistance in obtaining a Substitute Teacher or Paraprofessional License, you may contact Amy Frohning at ROE #12. (618) 783-2523