How do I become a substitute teacher in WA?

Question

I do not have my teaching certificate and I don't want to get it until I know that I want to teach (hence the wanting to sub). Can't I be an emergency sub? What all is needed to do so?

Thanks.

By the way, I have a Bachelor's degree.

Sorry I wasn't more specific... not Western Australia... Washington state (WA).

Ha! I'll make sure to teach everyone I know that WA, the abbreviation for Washington, also stands for Western Australia. I'd be a horrible teacher if I didn't inform my students of this.

Answer 1

Call the county/city office of the school system(s) you want to sub in. You'll probably have to fill out an application and go in to be fingerprinted. If you don't get any calls for a while, start calling schools and making sure they know you're out there. We have huge sub shortages around here and for some reason schools just don't have the lists of everyone. Sometimes you have to call so they know you're out there.

Answer 2

Sorry to the answer above, but it may not apply in WA (Western Australia) Americans can teach with very low qualifications but this is not true of many other countries. WA has a very specific set of qualifications/registration that is required. Have a look at the Department of Education and Training for Western Australia for a LOT of useful information on requirements, vacancies and the application process.

http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/teaching/employment.html

You MUST be registered with the WA College of Teaching. You will find their site at:

http://www.wacot.wa.edu.au/

On the other hand, if the WA you mean is Washington State, USA (please remember, this is an international board, not just an American one - I hope when you teach, that your classes will learn this!) you will need to look at certification there:

http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/

You will also find useful information on the pathways to teaching site for Washington:

http://www.teachwashington.org/

And in particular, have a look at the flow chart at:

http://www.teachwashington.org/pathway2.php

Good luck!

Answer 3

two years of college, even at a community college level. Earn your Associate's Degree, then go to the superintendant's office and apply! Enjoy teaching it's fun!