Substitute Teacher Qualifications

Valid California Preliminary, Clear or Life Credentials with authorization in Elementary, Secondary or Special Education Instruction; or one of the following temporary permits. Contact Credentials to apply for the following:

Substitute Permit for Prospective Teachers

  1. Official transcripts from a regionally-accredited, four-year California University verifying the completion of at least 90 semester units of coursework;
  2. Verification of current enrollment in a regionally-accredited four-year California university by an original letter from the registrar of the office of admissions, or official transcripts showing current work-in-progress; and
  3. Verification of Basic Skills Exam.

Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit

  1. Official transcripts showing the conferral of a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university; and
  2. Verification of Basic Skills Exam.