Are you interested in learning how to become a substitute teacher in Minnesota? In Minnesota, substitute teachers are referred to as "Reserve Teachers." In order to qualify, one must meet the minimum educational requirement which is having a Bachelor's degree. The Minnesota Department of Education has guidelines for hiring substitutes/reserve teachers that the individual school districts must follow. However, the districts also have their own specific hiring policies.http://www3.mpls.k12.mn.us/departments/humanresources/faq.shtml

The Minnesota Department of Education requires that all substitutes have a regular, full-time teaching license in order to become a 'long-term' reserve teacher. This would allow a substitute to teach a class, related to their major or minor in college, for longer than 15 days in a row. Those without a regular teaching license can become a substitute but will be limited to teaching up to 15 days. Those with a full time teaching license are given preference and schools only place 'short-term' substitutes on their roster depending on their lack of fully qualified substitutes.http://www3.mpls.k12.mn.us/departments/humanresources/faq.shtml This page includes helpful information on how you can become a substitute teacher in Minnesota.

In the state of Minnesota, substitute teachers are officially called "Reserve Teachers." The minimum requirement for becoming a short-term reserve teacher is to have Bachelor's degree. Those with a current, full-time teaching licenses through the Minnesota Department of Education are able to become long-term substitutes and can fill in for longer than 15 days in a particular class.http://humanresources.mpls.k12.mn.us/reserve.html If the assignment is for more than 15 days, the job will be given to a teacher who is qualified to teach that particular subject. To learn the specific hiring policies of the school district where you hope to become a reserve teacher, you'll need to do a bit of research. A full list of all the K-12 public schools and their contact information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Education website at Education.state.mn.us. To obtain an application, you'll need to contact the district's human resources department.http://www3.mpls.k12.mn.us/departments/humanresources/faq.shtml

In order to obtain an application to become a substitute teacher in Minnesota, you must first contact the school district where you want to obtain employment. The websites of the individual school districts usually allow applicants to download and print the initial application. Sometimes, the application can be filled out online. Along with the application, you'll need to submit a cover letter and resume. When you are called for an interview or orientation, you'll likely need to provide proof of your State of Minnesota teaching license, a few forms of identification (which may include a driver's license or passport), letters of recommendation and your official college transcripts in an unopened and sealed envelope. Minnesota schools will also run a background check. The school district will have further information on the background check process and where you can have your fingerprints done.http://humanresources.mpls.k12.mn.us/NewReserves.html To ensure that you have an abundance of opportunities, you should apply to more than one district.http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2010/01/25/15120/the_vastly_changing_world_of_substitute_teachers

In Minnesota, each school district has a list of substitute teachers that can be called in the case a full-time teacher is unable to work or is absent. These lists are called reserve teachers lists. If you're qualified and have successfully completed the application process, your name will be put on this list. Most schools have a call-in substitute reserve system and others use online systems.http://www3.mpls.k12.mn.us/departments/humanresources/faq.shtml If you are a short-term substitute, you'll be called when if there is a need for a substitute on a particular day. To learn about upcoming, planned absences, you can also call into the system to find out about any openings.To ensure that you have an abundance of opportunities, you should apply to more than one district.<ref>http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2010/01/25/15120/the_vastly_changing_world_of_substitute_teachers The Minneapolis Public School district recommends that substitutes be proactive and call the system at the beginning of the day to learn about any open positions. They advise, "People who wait for the system to call them do not get assignments every day."http://humanresources.mpls.k12.mn.us/FAQ.html