Noble Charter Schools' job posting for full-time substitutes says a bachelor's degree and professional education license are both preferred, but not required.
The shortage is one reason Leahy says his organization supported easing hiring requirements for subs – which includes no longer requiring a college degree – as a temporary solution.But, according to the Illinois State Board of Education's website, while a new state law lifts the requirement for substitute teachers to have a bachelor's degree, that doesn't go into effect until January 2023.
The Chicago Teachers Union also criticized the move, saying,"while Noble says their mission is to prepare students to complete college, they fail to require the same basic degree for substitutes."
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