Steps to become a substitute teacher in Kansas

If you are currently enrolled in a Kansas teaching credential program, or considering a Kansas teaching career, you may want to take advantage of the opportunity to become a substitute teacher. Becoming a substitute teacher in Kansas allows you to enter the field of education and begin to network with teachers and school administrators, while learning valuable classroom management skills and gaining experience as a teacher.

How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Kansas with a Standard Substitute License

1. Obtain a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
   Below are some colleges that offer teacher education programs that will help you get started.
   

   Walden University Online
   Ashford University Online
   Western Governors University
   American Intercontinental University
   Argosy University

   * There are so many accredited colleges that offer teaching degrees, and it is very important to ensure that the college you select meets your budget and convenience. So get free information from more than one college to make sure that you are making the right choice.
2. Complete a teacher preparation program.
3. Submit a fingerprint card and a $44 fee for state and federal criminal background checks.
4. Complete and submit Form 5 – Regular Substitute Application, along with a $39 application fee, official transcripts and supporting documents, to the Teacher Education and Licensure department of the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). This form can be downloaded at the KSDE website.

How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Kansas with an Emergency Substitute License

1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester credits at a regionally accredited institution.
2. Submit a fingerprint card and a $44 fee for state and federal criminal background checks.
3. Complete and submit Form 8a – Initial Emergency Substitute Application, along with a $39 application fee, official transcripts and supporting documents, to the Teacher Education and Licensure department of the KSDE. This application can be downloaded at the KSDE website.

To download application or fingerprint forms, confirm current fees or obtain additional information, visit the KSDE website.