This is a course to obtain an initial Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization. This authorization makes you eligible for districts to hire as a substitute teacher.

This course cannot be used for License Renewal Credit unless you are a Paraeducator looking to obtain a Limited Substitute Authorization on your Paraeducator Certificate. In that case, please email support@aealearningonline.org upon completion of this course for the course transcript to send to the BoEE.

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There are four requirements to obtaining your Substitute Teacher Authorization:
1. Have an Associates/Bachelors/60+ hours of college credit (or Paraeducator Certificate, with limited authority)***.
2. Complete BoEE approved Substitute Authorization Course (this course).
3. Complete background check.
4. BoEE approved Substitute Authorization Application.

*** = Please note that if you have a paraeducator certificate but not the 60+ hours or 2-/4- year degree, you will be restricted to subbing in the special education classroom you are a para for.

Some school districts have started paying for this course for participants; if interested, please check with your local school district. AEA Learning Online does not have a list of districts who have chosen to.

Instructor(s): Craig Mohr

Price: $150

CEUs: none

Subject(s): Substitute Teaching

Intended student(s): Paraeducator, Support staff, Substitute

Self-Paced: This self-paced course includes the following modules:

• Self-Paced Course Introduction
• Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization: Overview
• Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization: Classroom Management
• Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization: Strategies for Learning
• Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization: Diverse Learners
• Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization: Diversity Awareness and Cultural Competence
• Ethics for Iowa Educators
• Overview of State Requirements Regarding Seclusion and Restraint: Chapter 103 (2021 Version)
• Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization: BOEE Application & Submission
• Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization: Substitute Opportunities
• Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization: Conclusion