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Substitute Teacher
License Description

Occupational Description


Substitute Teachers fill in for regular classroom teachers when they are unable to be present due to illness or other circumstances. Substitute Teachers may teach any content area at any grade level requested, and most commonly are not responsible for designing the lesson plans from which they teach.

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must:1. Have previously held a regular teaching certificate in this or another state;2. Complete the Application for a Nebraska Certificate Form;3. Forward transcripts of all college credits not on file with the Department of Education;4. Pay the application fee;5. Submit to the Nebraska Fingerprinting requirement if the individual has not previously held any Nebraska teaching certificate or has not resided in Nebraska for five or more years preceding the date of application.Licensing requirements for this occupation are subject to change. For the most up-to-date requirements, please visit: https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/substitute-teacher/

Fees


Certificate/Renewal Fee: $75.00 for all schools; $55.00 for nonpublicAdditional Endorsement: $55.00 Finger-printing and criminal history background checks are required for any person applying for his or her first Nebraska certificate, IF he or she has not lived in Nebraska for five continuous years. This requires an additional fee of $50.00, in addition to the regular application fee. 

Renewal


Renewal is required every five years.Licensing requirements for this occupation are subject to change. For the most up-to-date requirements, please visit: https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/substitute-teacher/ 
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Education
Educator Certification
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 247 0739
nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Education Specific course required
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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