Iowa Eases Substitute Teacher Qualifications
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced on July 17, changes in the qualifications for individuals wishing to become K-12 substitute teachers. Now, anyone with an Associate's Degree or 60 hours of credit at a regionally accredited institution can become a substitute teacher. The move was made due to the expectation for increased demand in the coming year.
It also greatly changes the lengths of time a substitute teacher can fill in. The day limitation (five days in a row, 10 days in a month, in any one assignment)
for holders of a substitute authorization is removed, and the long-term substitute
day limit (90 days) is removed.
Also, the minimum age for participation has been reduced to 21.
Full information is available on the state website..
These are great positions for people with flexible schedules who enjoy being with students and would like to generate a little extra income. To qualify, individuals must complete the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Approved Substitute Authorization Program available through Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.
We’ve had everyone from retirees to recent college graduates complete our program.
Upcoming sessions:
- Saturdays, Aug. 1 – 29
Muscatine Community College McAvoy Center, 1403 Park Ave., Muscatine - Saturdays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 10
Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton - Tuesday evenings, Sept. 15 - Oct. 27
Scott Community College Urban Campus, 101 W. Third St., Davenport
The course content includes Ethics, Classroom Management, Diversity and Instructional Strategies. Upon completion of the course and submission of fees to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, an individual is eligible to substitute in a K-12 institution for up to five consecutive days at a time
A Certified Paraeduactor who holds the Substitute Authorization is able to substitute in the special education classroom they are assigned, and may be able to serve in other settings, if the district supports this expanded authority and requests permission from the Board of Educational Examiners.
Cost is $139. For more information or to register call 563-441-4100.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
t is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.).
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please
contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa
Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222,
equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of
Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD
(800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.