Substitute Authorization (Grades PK-12)

A substitute authorization allows an individual who holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution to substitute in a elementary, middle school, junior high school, or high school (grades PK -12) for no more than five consecutive days in one job assignment. An individual who holds a Para educator certificate and completes the substitute authorization program is authorized to substitute only in the special education classroom in which the individual Para educator is employed.

The course is designed to enable participants to become competent in the skills necessary to successfully substitute in Iowa's secondary classrooms. These skills include classroom management, strategies for learning, diversity, and ethics. 14.143(3) The substitute authorization must be renewed every five years. Renewal requirements for the substitute authorization consist of a minimum of two renewal units equivalent to 30 clock hours and completion of an approved child and dependent adult abuse training program approved by the state abuse education review panel. Please refer to the requirements for Substitute Authorization from Iowa Code: 282_14.143(1)-(3) for the complete explanation of the requirements for substitute authorization.
Payment of $130.00 is due 1 week prior to course start date. And must be sent to: Shannon Johnson at 3601 West Avenue, Burlington IA 52601. Background check fee of $75.00 and a $85 licensure fee (good for 5 years) is due when you have completed course and is to be sent with application to the BOEE. $25 fee for Mandatory Reporter training certificate.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution or holds a para-educator certificate from an approved para-educator certification program.

DEADLINE FOR MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: October 6, 2017