How do I become a substitute teacher?

Question

I just graduated with a BA in psychology and I heard that I could take a test to be able to get hired as one?

I live in California.

Answer 1

go to your city department of education web-site and find any forms, credential requirements, etc.

Answer 2

Congratulations on your graduation!

Districts hire their own substitute teachers, so you must go to the school district (or districts) in which you want to teach. They will give you all the information and documents you need to be able to "sub," as we call it.

HOWEVER, I highly recommend that you call your County Office of Education. Here is a site that lists them:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/sd/co/

I recommend this because there may be MANY districts within your area, and you would have to register with EACH of them. If you get your Substitute Credential through the county office, you MAY be able to avoid having to take fingerprints for each district! They can also tell you what the surrounding districts are. Then you can start contacting districts where you would like to work to see if they have any additional requirements.

The County Office of Education is the local source of all public educational information. The California Department of Education is the statewide source, and they usually work through the county offices for just about everything.

Here is the site from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, specifically about sub credentials. But don't apply for one directly until you find out your local requirements. For some reason, our county office likes to process the credential applications and send them to the state themselves - I can't say what your office will want to do.

http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/substitute.html
(sorry - I gave it wrong the first time I posted - this is the correct site)

Your process may be different, but this is what I had to do many years ago...

1) Pass the CBEST test
2) Get fingerprints and Dept of Justice clearance (county office does this for a fee)
2) Take the TB test
3) Take a CPR class (district requirement)
4) Apply to district
5) Attend an orientation to learn district sub policies
6) Wait for the calls.

I actually did very little subbing because this was while I was studying for my teaching credential, but I think it's a great idea for you to start with this.

Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Substitute Teacher Requirements

The minimum requirements for substitute teaching assignments are a Bachelor's Degree and passage of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). If you meet these requirements, you may apply for an Emergency 30 Day Substitute Permit. The substitute permit is valid for one year and will allow you to substitute teach on a day to day basis for up to 30 days in the same classroom.

Answer 4

I don't live in California but search on the web (every school has a web site) a school district near your house and they will have a page on substitute teaching. Follow directions. My experience is that each school system has a half-day seminar on do and don't when substituting.

Don't expect to teach. Expect to babysit.

Answer 5

It relies upon on the decide on for exchange instructors in English. each and each college district makes a decision who and what standards they're going to require. in case you have a BA, they are able to get the appropriate credential for you. in the event that they do no longer decide on substitutes they gained't flow interior the direction of the attempt. If one district would not take then you definately attempt yet another one.

Answer 6

You have to take the CBEST and get a TB shot. Contact the County of Ed. near you.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I DONT KNOW!!!! why dont you ask a perfessional instead of asking a bunch of random people on yahho I mean come on honey firs grow up then you can think about becoming a teacher