Substitute Teachers

Substitute Requirements

Option 1: Must have a valid substitute license registered in Dupage County. For information on how to obtain a substitute license, visit the ISBE website, or call the Dupage ROE at 630-407-5800.
Substitute teachers have the option to receive a short-term substitute teaching license with 60 hours of college credit. The license is valid for five years, and it is not renewable.

Option 2: Short-Term Substitute Teaching License:

• Valid for PK-12
• Associate degree or 60-semester hrs from a regionally-accredited IHE required
• Can teach no more than 5 consecutive days per licensed teacher under contract
• Must complete the training for short-term subs before teaching on the license
• All licenses shall have an expiration date of June 30, 2028.