Temporary Certificates

Who applies?

• A temporary teaching certificate is for applicants that are hired as paras and meet the following requirements: At least 48 hours and 2 years from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education or has obtained an associates degree, is employed as a para professional an elementary, middle or high school and has passed any appropriate subject area content examinations as designated by the board.

Where is it valid?

• A temporary teaching certificate is valid only in the school system that is requesting the certificate.

When does it expire?

• A temporary teaching certificate is a 2-year certificate that expires September 30th in the 2nd year following the year of issuance. This certificate is not renewable.

What are the requirements?

1. An application and fee in the TEACH system (Please note that registration for TEACH is required first; then application can be submitted.)
2. Fingerprints (required only if someone has lived outside of Nebraska in the past five years and has never held a NE certificate/permit)
3. Official Transcript(s) directly from the college showing at least 48 credit hours
4. Passing score on the Praxis Content test that corresponds with teaching area.
5. Contract with school district for being hired as a para.