Short-Term Substitute Teacher Training at North Cook ISC

North Cook ISC / Regional Office of Education #5 in Des Plaines will offer virtual training classes for anyone interested in becoming a short-term substitute teacher in Illinois. The half-day virtual training is scheduled for either February 12 or April 7, 2021. The registration fee is $25 per person.

Short-Term Substitute (STS) Teacher Training is required for individuals who want to pursue a Short-Term Substitute teaching license. Applicants for a Short-Term Substitute teaching license must hold an Associate degree or have completed at least 60 credit hours from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Curriculum, classroom management techniques, school safety, and general district/building operations will be covered during the training. Please join us to start your journey toward becoming a short-term substitute teacher!

After completion of this training, participants will need to apply for and be granted a valid STS Teaching license with the Illinois State Board of Education. Once an STS license is obtained, the license holder can apply with any public school district statewide for a short-term substitute position. Please visit specific district websites to look for job opportunities. All hiring will be determined by individual school districts.

For more information, look for these training classes by date under https://bit.ly/2YKkaCM.