Substitute Teacher

Exam

State exam

Education

None

Experience

Affidavit or referral

Background check

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, SHORT TERM SOC Code 25-3031 Entry Salary $14.68/hr Average Salary $14.93/hr There are no data for the Occupational Outlook section. The growth rate and annual openings also vary, determined by the size of the school district and the amount of time teachers take off during the year. Job Description Substitute Teachers supervise a classroom when the teacher of record is absent. They are hired by the school district where they will substitute teach. Requirements 1. 60 semester hours from an accredited college, or completion of an approved alternative route. 2. Pass a U.S. Constitution and Wyoming Constitution exam or have taken a college course that is equivalent. Alternative 1. Hold a high school diploma or GED 2. Complete at least 24 hours of school district in-service training 3. Complete at least 30 hours of classroom observation (10 hours must be completed at EACH level: elementary, junior high/middle, and high school) 4. Successfully complete the U.S. and Wyoming constitution exams Continuing Eduction Must complete 2 credits or 28 clock hours of continuing education every renewal period. Restrictions Conviction of a felony or committing an immoral act. Incompetence, immorality, gross negligence or other reprehensible conduct. Fraud or deceit in obtaining certification. School Located in Wyoming All Wyoming Community Colleges - for links to all Wyoming community colleges, go to the Wyoming Community College Commission website at http://www.communitycolleges.wy.edu/ University of Wyoming - Laramie https://www.uwyo.edu/education/index.html Certificate Substitute Teachers must have a Substitute Permit issued by the Professional Teaching Standards Board. Certificates are valid for five years. Examination The U.S. Constitution and Wyoming Constitution exam can be taken at local school district offices or any other setting as long as it is proctored by a Professional Educator. For more information contact the Professional Teaching Standards Board. Fees Fingerprinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00 Renewal every 5 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00 Licensing Agency Brendan OConnor, Assistant Director Professional Teaching Standards Board Emerson Bldg 2001 Capitol Ave, Room 128 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-1926 Fax: (307) 777-8718 http://ptsb.state.wy.us/ Last updated June 2023