Section 1450.1115  Pre-License Instructors

a)         An applicant for a license as a pre-license instructor must meet the following criteria:

1)         Pass an examination provided and approved by the Division with a minimum score of 75%.

2)         Demonstrate expertise in the areas to be taught by virtue of:

A)        being a broker or managing broker; or

B)        being admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court of Illinois; or

C)        prior teaching experience; or

D)        professional background and experience.

3)         After April 30, 2011, in addition to the requirements of subsections (a)(1) and (2), attend and successfully complete a 12 hour instructor training program administered over 2 or more days approved by the Advisory Council. Six hours, shall be devoted to instructor training and development and 6 hours shall be devoted to teaching the core content of the pre-license classes to be taught.

b)         In order to renew a license, a pre-license instructor must have maintained a valid instructor's license, have no lapse in licensure greater than 2 years and either have taught at least one course during the period of licensure, or successfully completed the instructor training program approved by the Advisory Council.

c)         No approved pre-license instructor shall be seated for any of the salesperson, broker or managing broker licensure examinations except for the purpose of securing a salesperson, broker or managing broker license.  Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the Division from using pre-license instructors to monitor and evaluate the examination.