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Substitute Licenses

Five-Year Long-Term Substitute License

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A five-year long-term substitute license may be issued to an applicant who has completed an approved educator preparation program and has held or is eligible to hold a Wisconsin license or the equivalent license in another state in the grade level and position in which they are licensed.
 
It also allows the license holder to be a short-term (no more than 45 days in a specific assignment) substitute in a subject or grade level outside their license area. This license is valid for five years with an option to renew.
 

Application Types:

5-year Sub via WI Educator License or Prep Program

5-Year Sub via Out-of-State Educator License or Prep Program

Renewal of Existing 5-Year Sub License

Three-Year Short-term Substitute License

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This license allows the license holder to be a short-term (no more than 45 days in a specific assignment) substitute in any subject and in any grade level.

This license is for applicants who:

  • hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university. (An applicant may also request an associate degree from their four-year institution).

AND

OR

  • Are at least 20 years of age
  • Enrolled in a Wisconsin educator preparation program, approved by the state superintendent that awards a bachelor's degree
  • Have successfully completed a minimum number of credits to have achieved junior status,

    AND
  • Have completed 15 hours of classroom observation

The verification form (PI-1975), partially completed by an educator preparation program, is required for this application. Review How to Complete the Substitute Teacher Verfication Form for details.

See:  Request for 3-Year Short-Term Sub License

Long-term substitute assignment outside subject or grade level of the license

The applicant may apply for a one-year license with stipulations if requested by the employing school district. This license requires the license holder to enroll in and complete a state-approved educator preparation program in the subject or grade level of their assignment or is following another pathway to full licensure. This license is issued for a period of one year and may be renewed.;

 

Submit questions and comments about this information to the Licensing Online Help desk.