Substitute Teacher

Local Substitute Permit– for applicants who have at least 48 credit hours of college coursework

State Substitute Permit– for applicants who have completed a full Educator Preparation Program that led to a teaching certificate but don’t have the experience to renew their regular certificate

Paraprofessional Substitute Permit- for applicants hired as paraprofessionals, only valid in specific school district requesting the permit

What’s the difference between a State Substitute and a Local Substitute Permit? 

• A State Substitute Permit requires completion of an Educator Preparation Program. A Local Substitute Permit has a requirement of at least 48 semester credit hours. If you went to school to become a teacher and completed that program, you qualify for the State Substitute Permit. If you did not go to school to be a teacher, you would qualify for the Local Substitute Permit.

Where can I substitute teach if I get a permit? 

• For both the State Substitute and Local Substitute Permits, you are eligible to substitute teach in any Nebraska school system. A Local Substitute Permit has a limitation of 90 days per school system per year while the State Substitute Permit does not have a limitation on how many days you may sub. For a Paraprofessional Substitute Permit, you are only eligible to substitute teach in the school system that requested the permit

Do I need to renew my substitute permit? 

• Each substitute permit expires every 5 years. In order to renew a State Substitute Permit you need to apply and have subbed at least 50 days in the past five years. For a Local Substitute Permit, you need to apply to renew. For a Paraprofessional Substitute Permit, you need to apply and continue to be a paraprofessional in the school system. If you don’t qualify to renew your State Substitute Permit, we can move you to a Local Substitute Permit.

How do I find substitute teaching jobs? 

• Once you get your permit, you may reach out to a district around you and apply for substitute teaching positions. Many districts offer online applications for substitute teaching.