Become a Substitute Teacher in a Month
*STEP 1 – Apply to UNK Admissions by November 12
Graduate Admissions if you have a Bachelor’s Degree, Non-Degree Seeking
Undergraduate Admissions if you have 60 credit hours of college credit, Non-Degree Seeking
*STEP 2 – Register for Online Courses – Courses Run Nov 16 through Dec 4
OPTION A: CENTRAL NEBRASKA SUBSTITUTE CONSORTIUM – Permit will allow you to
apply and pay for one permit to substitute in 56 - ESU 9, 10, and 11 school systems.
1. TE 808P – Human Relations 1 credit hour
2. TE899 – Special Topics: Substitute Teaching 1 credit hour
OPTION B: INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS(S) – Permit will allow you to substitute in one
school system. You must apply and pay for a permit in each school system where you
want to substitute teach.
1. TE 808P – Human Relations 1 credit hour
2. Free - Substitute Teaching: What You Should Know and Do. Takes 6 clock hours to
complete.
*STEP 3 - Apply for your Local Substitute Teaching Permit
*STEP 4 – Contact schools to get on their substitute lists.
What is the cost?
TUITION: $315 + FEES PER CREDIT HOUR FOR NEBRASKA RESIDENT
Who do I contact to begin the process?
How long does this permit last?
The Local Substitute Permit is good for 3 years.