Substitute Teacing Information
An Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit is needed to serve as a day-to-day
substitute teacher in any classroom, including preschool, kindergarten,
and grades 1-12 inclusive. The holder may serve as a substitute
for no more than 30 days for any one teacher during the school year,
except in a special education classroom, where the holder may serve
for no more than 20 days for any one teacher during the school year.
This permit is valid for one year and is renewable.
Requirements for Initial Issuance
Individuals may submit their application packet directly to California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing or through the local county
office of education. The application packet must include all of
the following:
- Official transcripts showing the conferral of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
- Verification of passage of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) (a photocopy of the score report is acceptable)
- Completed application (form 41-4, revised 7/05 or later); if not previously submitted to the Commission, a completed LiveScan (form 41-LS)
- If submitting fingerprint cards, current fingerprint processing fees must accompany the application packet. ($69. and something you will have to do only once if you keep your credential renewed annually)
- Full application processing fee ($55)
Requirements for Renewal Emergency
30-Day Substitute Permits are renewable on the Commission's website. Individuals may also submit their application
for renewal directly to CCTC or through their employer.
- Completed renewal application (form 41-REN)
- Application fee (see Fee Information leaflet CL-659)
There are two credential analysts at the County Office of Education
Office in Capitola who can answer your questions, look over your
materials and submit your application to the California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing. They are:
Susie Naess: 479-5234
Sue Corso: 479-5213
