Steps to become a substitute teacher in Kentucky

Becoming a substitute teacher in Kentucky is a great way to get into the classroom and determine if teaching is the right career for you. If you already have your Kentucky teaching credential, substitute teaching can provide you with an income, networking opportunities and valuable classroom management skills while you apply for a permanent teaching position.

Prospective teachers can apply for either an Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate or a regular five-year Substitute Teaching Certificate, which requires a teaching credential.

1. Obtain a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
   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. Contact the school district in which you would like to work to request an application packet.
3. Complete and submit the application packet, along with the application fee and your official college transcripts, to the school district.

1. Complete a Kentucky teaching credential program and obtain a Kentucky teaching certificate, or a teaching certificate from another state.
2. Complete and return an application with a $15 application fee to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
3. Those who hold out-of-state teaching certificates will also need to submit official transcripts and a photocopy of their teaching certificate.

To confirm fees, download applications or obtain more information, visit the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.