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Illinois State Standard Passing Score: 460 ISBE ELS-PARA

Illinois ParaPro Passing Score & ISBE Paraprofessional License Guide

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) requires a scaled score of 460 on the ETS ParaPro Assessment. Learn the step-by-step application procedure to obtain your ELS-PARA license in Illinois.

State Passing Score: 460 (out of 480)
Governing Board: Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Credential Issued: ELS(PARA) License
ELIS Code: ISBE ELIS System Submission

Step-by-Step Pathway to an Illinois ELS-PARA Credential

  1. Create an account in the ISBE ELIS (Educator Licensure Information System) portal.
  2. Register and sit for the ETS ParaPro Assessment (Test 1755), achieving a score of 460 or higher.
  3. Submit your official score report to ISBE (Recipient Code: R7214).
  4. Pay the application fee and complete district fingerprint background checks upon hire.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the ParaPro Assessment in Illinois?

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) mandates a minimum scaled score of 460 on the ETS ParaPro Assessment (Test Code 1755) to qualify for an Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for Paraprofessional Educator (ELS-PARA).

What is an ELS-PARA license in Illinois?

An ELS-PARA (Educator License with Stipulations - Paraprofessional) is the official state credential issued by ISBE via ELIS (Educator Licensure Information System) permitting individuals to work as paraprofessionals in Illinois public schools.

What are the alternative ways to get an ELS-PARA license without the ParaPro test?

ISBE offers four distinct pathways: (1) ParaPro score of 460+, (2) 60 semester hours of college credit, (3) an Associate degree or higher, or (4) passing the ACT WorkKeys assessment with required benchmarks.