School Aide

Looking to apply for a Paraprofessional or SUB License or other School based positions? 

Main PEL website: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Professional-Educator-License.aspx

Login/Create an account: https://apps.isbe.net/iwasnet/login.aspx

·         Social Worker, School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Nurse, Speech Language Pathologist: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/PEL-School-Support-Ed-Lic.aspx

·         Teachers PEL: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Professional-Educator-License-Teaching-Endorsements.aspx

·         Teacher Special Ed. (LBS endorsements): https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Special-Education-Requirements.aspx

·         Paraprofessional/Behavior Tech:  https://www.isbe.net/Pages/paraprofessional-educator.aspx

o   Short Term (3 years), $50 application fee, High School Diploma or GED required. This license cannot be renewed

o   Regular/Long term (5  years), $100 application fee, Associate’s Degree required. This license can be renewed

·         FAQ: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/SB1952-Test-of-basic-skills.pdf

The School Aide is an individual who works with students requiring instructional, and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision of the special education department and/or supervising designee.  The School Aide may also provide support services to assist students with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, social worker or other health care professional. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age