Each local school district has its own application process and set of requirements.  It is, therefore, suggested that you contact each board of education to determine your eligibility to substitute teach in that district.

If you hold a bachelor’s degree from an approved institution, you may serve as a substitute teacher in one district all school year without a substitute teacher authorization, as long as you do not teach more than 40 days in the same assignment.

If you substitute more than 40 days in one district in the same assignment, the district must apply to the Bureau of Educator Preparation, Certification, Support and Assessment for a substitute teacher authorization. If you substitute at the elementary level, secondary level, or in special education beyond 40 days in the same assignment, you must have a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in the subject area you are teaching.

If you hold a valid Connecticut teaching certificate, a certificate of eligibility, or a standard or a permanent certificate, you may serve as a substitute teacher without any further authorization if your certificate is subject and grade appropriate. However, you may not substitute teach for more than 40 days in one district in the same assignment without a substitute teacher authorization if your teaching certificate is not subject and grade appropriate.

The information contained on this fact sheet is subject to change without notice.
Revised 9/09

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