How do I get substitute teacher certification in Missouri?

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How do I get substitute teacher certification in Missouri?

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According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, people are able to apply for two different types of substitute teaching certificates:

  • Content Substitute certificate - substitute teach in the K-12 classroom setting, such as elementary, middle/high school content areas, special education, art, music, PE, etc.
  • Career Technical Substitute certificate - substitute teach in a career center or an approved vocational program in courses such as carpentry, welding, nursing, etc.

For the content substitute certificate, applicants can apply directly to the department of elementary and secondary education through their online portal and submit application materials. Applicants must have completed at least 60 credits from an accredited college or university and must submit transcripts directly from the institutions as part of the application. For the career technical substitute certificate, applicants must have a bachelor's degree, associate's degree and/or a minimum number of locally approved, related occupational experience. All applicants must submit fingerprints for a criminal background check and submit a processing fee to complete their application.

For more information about substitute teaching certification in Missouri, check out this article: Missouri Substitute Teacher Certification Requirements

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