Substitute Teaching Policy

Interns are generally not permitted to substitute teach. While it may be perceived as a valuable teaching opportunity, we have to consider the risk of the experience not going well for students who have limited amount of mentor experiences. Under special circumstances, interns may be permitted to substitute with prior approval by the Director of Education Services.

Student teachers may be permitted to substitute for their cooperating teachers for a few days. This usually occurs after the mid-term point. Permission to substitute for any other classroom may be granted after all of the requirements of student teaching have been met. Substitute policies vary by district.

For individual school district policies, visit the Substitute Teaching Information page.