Would you like to learn how to become a substitute teacher in Oregon? The state of Oregon requires that all substitute teachers meed certain educational requirements and obtain a substitute teaching license. Those who do not hold a teaching license are limited to how many days that they can teach during a school year, these substitutes will receive a Restricted Substitute Teaching License. When applying for a substitute teaching license, a person without a regular teaching license must co-apply with the school district administrator from the school where they hope to be employed. Once a substitute has a license, it is valid for three years. There is an initial fee for applying for the license as well as an additional fee for a fingerprint based background check. Licensed substitute teachers in Oregon are free to fill in for any absent teacher, in any grade or subject area.http://www.tspc.state.or.us/faqs.asp?op=3&id=0#answer12

If you meet Oregon's educational requirements, enjoy working with children and have a flexible schedule, then substitute teaching may be a wise choice for you. This page contains a step-by-step guide on what is needed in order to become a substitute teacher in the state of Oregon.

In the state of Oregon, all substitute teachers are required to obtain a substitute teaching license. The substitute teaching license program is overseen by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon.http://www.tspc.state.or.us/faqs.asp?op=0&id=1 The minimum educational requirement is that all applicants have a Bachelor's degree. Those who have a teaching license in Oregon or another state, or have completed a teacher education program through an accredited school, can substitute teach without limitations. Other prerequisites include having worked full-time as a teacher for 5-years and proof that you have passed the CBEST or Pre-Professional Skills Test. Prospective substitutes who have a doctorate degree are waived from taking these tests.http://licenseinfo.oregon.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=license_seng&link_item_id=14758 Those who are not certified teachers can only teach for 60 days out of a school year and can obtain what is called a Restricted Substitute Teaching License. If you do not have a teaching license or you have not completed a teacher education program, you must first seek out an Oregon school district who will help you apply for the license. (See Step 3 for more information.)http://licenseinfo.oregon.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=license_seng&link_item_id=14758

If you have a Bachelor's degree and have completed a teacher education program or are a licensed teacher, you may apply to become a licensed substitute teacher. The application for a Substitute Teaching License in Oregon can be found on the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission website at TSPC.State.Or.us. The application form, titled Form C-1, can be downloaded and printed. When applying, you'll need to submit your official college transcripts that have a seal and a registrar's signature. The transcript must be submitted in a sealed envelope from the registrar. To apply you'll also be required to provide a photocopy of your teaching license or you'll have to obtain a C-2 form from the university or college where you attended the teacher education program. The TSPC also requires that applicants sign the last page of the "Discrimination and the Oregon Educator" document, which can also be downloaded from their website. Along with these documents, you'll need to include a $62 fee for fingerprinting and a fingerprint card. The entire package must then be submitted to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission along with a $120 fee for the application itself.http://licenseinfo.oregon.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=external&linktext=Application%20for%20Educator%20License%20Instructions&jump_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etspc%2Estate%2Eor%2Eus%2Fpdf%2F0007%2Epdf

The Oregon Teacher Standards and Practice Commission allows people that hold a Bachelor's degree obtain a substitute teaching license as long as they co-apply with an employing school district and meet the necessary eligibility requirements. This is a good option for anyone with a Bachelor's degree who may be considering teaching as a full-time career, but has not completed the steps it takes to obtain a teaching license. In order to obtain a license in this way, you'll first have to contact the local Oregon school district where you hope to become employed. If the school decides they would like to hire you, they will then help you file a Substitute Teaching License application. If your application is accepted, you will be able to substitute teach for up to 60 days in a school year.http://www.tspc.state.or.us/faqs.asp?op=0&id=1 You can find a full list of all the public schools and districts on the Oregon Public Education Network website at Openc.k12.or.us. or visit the Oregon School Directory on the website of the Oregon Department of Education.http://www.openc.k12.or.us/index.html