In order to become a substitute teacher, there are a variety of steps that need to be taken. It can be a very rewarding career. It could be a source of supplemental income or a primary income. In general, substitute teaching will pay between $10 and $30 per hour based upon demand and experience. It can also be used as a stepping stone for becoming a full time teacher. It not only helps you gain some experience, but also to began making necessary contacts and networking. Here are a quick look at the minimum steps that will need to be taken.
How to Become a Substitute Teacher
1. Learning Local Restrictions
Most people understand that there are different rules and regulations based upon what state or county you are substitute teaching in, but there can also be variations based upon the district as well. The key is contacting someone in charge of the school district, not the school directly. In most districts, the school will not hire substitutes directly. In many states the districts are easy to identify because they are organized by city, town, or in some cases, county. However, there are states like Texas that have independent school districts, which means that they do not conform to normal municipal boundaries.
2. Getting an Education
While every state or district has there own set of education requirements that you must meet, there are some standards that are fairly universal.
• Every state will require that a substitute teacher has completed high school or have passed the GED exam.
• The necessary secondary education requirements can vary widely from state to state. Some states will require you to have a bachelors degree instead of a teaching license.
• Some states may require substitute teachers to complete a minimum of 2 years of college or a certain number of credit hours.
• A small number of states require substitutes to be fully accredited teachers or have met certain additional requirements.
• In most cases, additional training or licensing may sometimes be substituted for other requirements such as required college credit hours.
3. Find an Application
Once you know that you have met all of the prerequisites, it is time to fill out an application. Normally, the application will either be found at a district office, rarely will they be at a school. A quick online search will usually be able to point you in the right direction. Remember that this application is for the school district, which means that it will provide you with an opportunity for multiple substitute teaching opportunities.
4. Additional Requirements
Depending on the state or school district, there may be some additional requirements that you must meet. All of these requirements will be told to you before you put in an application, however you may not need to take any action until you have interviewed. For example, you may need to take a basic medical exam and have a negative tuberculosis test. You may need to pay a district or state licensing fee and will likely be fingerprinted by local law enforcement as part of a background check.
How to Become a Substitute Teacher
1. Learning Local Restrictions
Most people understand that there are different rules and regulations based upon what state or county you are substitute teaching in, but there can also be variations based upon the district as well. The key is contacting someone in charge of the school district, not the school directly. In most districts, the school will not hire substitutes directly. In many states the districts are easy to identify because they are organized by city, town, or in some cases, county. However, there are states like Texas that have independent school districts, which means that they do not conform to normal municipal boundaries.
2. Getting an Education
While every state or district has there own set of education requirements that you must meet, there are some standards that are fairly universal.
• Every state will require that a substitute teacher has completed high school or have passed the GED exam.
• The necessary secondary education requirements can vary widely from state to state. Some states will require you to have a bachelors degree instead of a teaching license.
• Some states may require substitute teachers to complete a minimum of 2 years of college or a certain number of credit hours.
• A small number of states require substitutes to be fully accredited teachers or have met certain additional requirements.
• In most cases, additional training or licensing may sometimes be substituted for other requirements such as required college credit hours.
3. Find an Application
Once you know that you have met all of the prerequisites, it is time to fill out an application. Normally, the application will either be found at a district office, rarely will they be at a school. A quick online search will usually be able to point you in the right direction. Remember that this application is for the school district, which means that it will provide you with an opportunity for multiple substitute teaching opportunities.
4. Additional Requirements
Depending on the state or school district, there may be some additional requirements that you must meet. All of these requirements will be told to you before you put in an application, however you may not need to take any action until you have interviewed. For example, you may need to take a basic medical exam and have a negative tuberculosis test. You may need to pay a district or state licensing fee and will likely be fingerprinted by local law enforcement as part of a background check.
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