Section 1.792  Short-Term Substitute Teacher

a)         To serve as a short-term substitute teacher, an individual shall hold a valid short-term substitute teaching license issued pursuant to Section 21B-20(4) of the School Code [105 ILCS 5].

b)         Any individual who holds a valid and active educator license and at least an associate degree may serve as a short-term substitute teacher without having to also hold the short-term substitute teaching license.

c)         In accordance with Section 21B-20(4) of the School Code, a short-term substitute teacher shall be employed no more than 15 consecutive days per licensed teacher under contract.

d)         All individuals must complete the training required pursuant to Section 10-20.67 of the School Code prior to serving as a short-term substitute teacher.

e)         All short-term substitute teaching licenses shall expire June 30, 2023. 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 18457, effective November 28, 2023)