The following documents are required to obtain an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit: (If you do not have a Bachelor's degree, please see the instructions for an Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers under the Instruction and Forms Tab to the left to see how you can qualify for this permit.)
1. Official Transcripts Showing Your Bachelor's Degree:
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) does not accept electronic transcripts sent to the applicant. Transcripts must be from a regionally accredited college or university and must have your degree posted. The transcripts can be open as long as they are on the original university water-colored paper. This will be returned to you. Diplomas, photocopies of transcripts, electronic transcripts sent to the student, and unofficial transcripts are NOT accepted. Your official transcripts can be sent electronically directly to our office from the institution of higher education. Please send the transcripts to etranscripts@ocde.us
2. Basic Skills Requirement: The BSR is satisfied by your Bachelor's (or higher) degree beginning 6/29/2024.
Ways to meet BSR is explained in the Basic Skills Requirement leaflet found on the CTC website. The following can be used to satisfy this requirement: Bachelor's (or higher) degree from a regionally accreditied college or university, official score report of CBEST, ACT, SAT, or all four of the CSET: Multiple Subject Exams, coursework in Reading, Writing, and Math (CL-130 form) or a 41-bsr letter from your teacher preparation program.
3. Fingerprinting: All individuals seeking employment in any public school district in Orange County, including substitute teaching positions, are required to complete fingerprinting. This includes:
- Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC): Fingerprinting for the CTC is necessary for obtaining or maintaining your teaching credentials.
- OCDE Clearing House: Fingerprinting for the OCDE Clearing House is a separate and mandatory requirement for local clearance to work in Orange County public schools.
*Regardless of your CTC status, all prospective substitute teachers for public schools in Orange County must still be fingerprinted for the OCDE Clearing House. This is a separate and mandatory requirement for local clearance.
- A full teaching credential can take the place of an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit. You will only need to be fingerprinted for the OCDE Clearing House Consortium.
4. OCDE Recommendation Form - Please complete this form to be recommended for a substitute permit. This form can be found under the tab, Instructions and Forms.
CTC Recommendation:
To apply for the Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit, please make an appointment to bring the above listed items to our office and one of our Credential Technicians will recommend you for the permit. Once recommended, you will receive an email from CTC prompting you to complete the application process and pay for the permit on the CTC website with a credit or debit card.
WHAT DOES THE EMERGENCY 30-DAY SUBSTITUTE PERMIT ALLOW ME TO DO?
The substitute permit is valid for ONE calendar year. It allows you to substitute as a day-to-day substitute teacher, however, it does not allow you to substitute in any long-term assignments. You may substitute in one assignment for up to 30 days for general education and 20 days for special education within the school year.
It is up to the district of employment if they utilize 30-day substitute permit holders. You can contact the Human Resources Department at the district where you would like to work or you may search through the EDJOIN website.
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact a Credential Specialist at 714.966.4306.
To make an appointment with our office, visit the Main Page and click the red HERE. Services are by appointment only.
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