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Upon evaluation, additional documentation may be requested by ISBE prior to the license being issued.  \nAdditional information regarding requirements can be found on the ISBE Requirements webpage.  \n\n| |  | Create an Account | Create an account in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) . | [https://www.isbe.net/elis](https://www.isbe.net/elis) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| |  | Apply for Licensure | Apply for the applicable license in your ELIS account. | [https://www.isbe.net/elis](https://www.isbe.net/elis) |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| |  | Submit Transcripts * | A transcript is required for a Substitute\u003Cbr>License.\u003Cbr>A transcript is required for a Paraprofessional License if qualifying with college coursework.\u003Cbr>Request an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution. Transcripts must be sent directly from the college/university to ISBE. | [transcripts@isbe.net](transcripts@isbe.net)\u003Cbr>OR\u003Cbr>Regional Office of\u003Cbr>Education/Intermediate Service Center\u003Cbr>OR\u003Cbr>Illinois State Board of Education Educator Effectiveness E-240 100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777 |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| |  | Submit Diploma and Test Scores | Provide a copy of your high school diploma or its equivalent and your ETS Parapro or ACT WorkKeys score report.\u003Cbr>This is only a requirement for the Paraprofessional License if the applicant does not have the required college coursework. | [licensureforms@isbe.net](licensureforms@isbe.net) |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n\n* International transcripts must be evaluated by an ISBE-approved foreign credential evaluation service and sent directly from the evaluation service to ISBE.  \nUPDATED 1/2023  \nLITCHFIELD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12  \n1100 N OLD ROUTE 66  \nLITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS 62056  \nAPPLICATION FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHING  \nName:   Date: __________  \nAddress:   Phone\\#:   Street or PO Box  \nEmail:    \nCity Zip  \nType of Illinois Teaching License held: Professional Educator License (PEL) / Substitute License registered with ROE \\#3: Yes / No  \nCollege Major:   Minor: _________Please check schools/areas where you prefer to work:  \n  High School   Middle School   Elementary   Pre-Kindergarten  Special Education   Highly Qualified Aide  All of the above  \nAre you currently receiving a pension from Teacher's Retirement System? 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