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)
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- 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)
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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
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- 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
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Learn more about how to become a teacher in Nebraska.