Iowa offers streamlined pathways to substitute teaching
The school day doesn’t stop when a contracted teacher is away. Instead, Iowa schools turn to high-quality substitute teachers to continue instruction, provide classroom management and support student success. To help promote these temporary, yet rewarding teaching opportunities, the Iowa Department of Education currently offers two streamlined pathways to becoming a licensed or authorized substitute teacher.
“Without a doubt, substitute teachers are highly valued roles in Iowa’s educational system, allowing schools to offer seamless instruction and learning for students,” said Mike Cavin, chief of the Department’s Bureau of Educational Examiners. “Iowa has prioritized developing and growing a high-quality teacher workforce, including substitute teachers. By having two clear pathways toward substitute teaching, Iowa can continue to bring talented professionals to the field.”
Currently, individuals can become a substitute teacher through a substitute license or substitute authorization. For a substitute license, individuals who have held or are eligible to hold a full teaching license in Iowa can apply for a substitute license, which allows the teacher to substitute in any PK-12 subject or grade level, including long-term subbing.
The license types approved for full substitute teaching include the following:
- Initial, standard, master educator, permanent professional or exchange licenses
- Professional administrator license
- Professional service license
- Full career and technical authorization
- Substitute license
- Full Native Language Teacher Authorization
Individuals who are interested in substitute teaching but do not have a teaching background can apply for a substitute authorization, which allows the teacher to substitute in any PK-12 subject or grade level but does not allow for long-term subbing. To be eligible for a substitute authorization, an individual must have completed at least 60 semester hours and the substitute authorization course that is offered through Iowa’s Area Education Agencies and several colleges.
Certified paraeducators who do not have 60 semester hours but have completed the AEA substitute authorization course can also apply for a limited substitute authorization. This allows the paraeducator to substitute within their current assigned classroom.
For more information on how to become a substitute teacher, visit the Department’s website or contact Alivia Bullis at [email protected].
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