Paraprofessional (Teacher Aide) Process
- Go to https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Information-System.aspx
- Click on "Educator Access - Log in Now"
- Click on "first time access"
- Fill out all personal information required and click continue
- Create a user name and password using your social security number, birthday and other personal information
- Once logged in, click on "Apply for an Illinois License, Endorsement, or Approval"
- Follow the steps and click "apply for a paraprofessional endorsement (NCLB)" You will pay $100.00 plus $1.75 convenience fee.
- Send one of the following: Official sealed transcripts from a regionally accredited university showing at least 60 credit hours OR Official Work Keys scores OR Parapro Assessment score report
- Also send a copy of your high school diploma or transcripts
- All documents may be sent to: St. Clair County ROE, 1000 S. Illinois St. Belleville, IL 62221
- The license will take around 8 weeks to be evaluated and possibly issued once all documents have been submitted
- Once your credentials in your online ELIS account go from saying "pending review" to "issued"– you may register your license
- You simply click on registration to follow the steps and pay $50.00 plus $1.75 convenience fee.