Become a Substitute Teacher in Nebraska

The state of Nebraska has two available types of substitute teaching certificates: State Substitute and Local Substitute.

Become a Substitute Teacher in Nebraska
Certification	Authorization	Requirements
State Substitute	Valid for (5) five years Authorizes teaching within any subject at any grade level for an unlimited number of days Maximum of 90 days per assignment (class/subject area of same students)	Completed application form Payment of non-refundable fee Record of Residence form or (2) two complete fingerprint cards Official transcripts from accredited institution(s) Institutional Verification form Copy of teaching certificate (valid or expired)
Local Substitute	Valid for (3) three years Limited to 45 days of teaching within any school year Valid for teaching only in school system requiring employment Applicants must have a minimum of 60 semester credit hours of college coursework including (1) one course in professional education and (1) one course in Human Relations Training	Completed application form Payment of non-refundable fee Record of Residence form or(2) two complete fingerprint cards Official transcripts from accredited institution(s) Written request from school superintendent for issuance of certificate