Paraprofessional Substitute Teaching Permit

Who applies?

A paraprofessional substitute permit is for an applicant who is currently employed as a paraprofessional or paraeducator in a Nebraska school system.

Where is it valid? 

A paraprofessional substitute permit is valid for the school system that the paraprofessional is employed in. A paraprofessional substitute permit allows an applicant to sub in the school system no more than 45-full time days and no more than 5 of those days may be consecutive school days.

When does it expire? 

A paraprofessional substitute permit is a 5-year permit and expires September 30th in the fifth year following the year of issuance.

What are the requirements? 

1. An application and fee in the TEACH system (Please note that registration for TEACH is required first; then an application can be submitted.)
2. Fingerprints (required if someone has lived outside of Nebraska in the past five years or has not held a NE certificate or permit.)
3. A request from the school system either through a letter or the school system request form
4. Evidence of being employed as a para in that school system either through NSSRS or a contract from the district