Substitute Authorization
About the Program
Iowa Western offers the State of Iowa (BOEE) approved, Substitute Authorization course. Work in elementary, middle, or high school settings! These are highly desirable positions available in your area that require a combination of coursework, a state of Iowa BOEE Substitute Teacher application, (which includes a background check) to be qualified for hire in your school district.
Substitute teaching is a perfect career if you need a flexible work schedule or if you need to align your work with school holidays and calendar due to personal commitments. Both part-time and full-time positions are available. Complete this class from the convenience of your own home in a matter of days or weeks. Let your next career milestone begin with us! Start earning your Substitute Teacher authorization today!
Choose from In-person classes, zoom classes, or self-paced classes
Self-paced classes are taught asynchronously. Assignments are online. Students will complete modules each week which will allow for students to interact through threaded discussions to enhance their participation and understanding of class readings and materials.
Required Textbook for Online Classes:
Stedi Substitute Teacher Handbook
ISBN-13, 978-0982165737
To qualify for the substitute teacher authorization students must possess ONE of the following:
- 60 completed units of College Classes
- A post-secondary degree of AA, AS, Bachelors, or higher
Holders of a paraeducator generalist certificate who do not meet the educational requirements above may also complete the course, but will be eligible for a limited substitute authorization area of concentration only to substitute in their assigned paraeducator classroom.
Mandatory requirements for completing the BOEE Substitute Teacher application process include:
- A mandatory background check
- Fingerprinting
- Mandatory Reporter/Child Abuse Training before your first day of teaching
For more information regarding the State of Iowa BOEE application requirements visit the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Available Courses
Substitute Authorization in person (TEACH-99) 10/12/24 - Council Bluffs Campus
Oct. 12th and 13th from 8am-5pm in-person
Complete course work needed for Substitute Authorization in one weekend. This training allows individuals to substitute teachers in K-12 classroom settings. Educational Prerequisite is student must be 21 years or older and have one of the following prior to the course; a Paraeducator Certificate, an associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited institution. Upon completion of this class, participants will need to work with the State of Iowa to complete their Substitute Authorization application. We will provide information regarding the remaining requirements needed to complete the application. Your State of Iowa application may take 4-6 weeks to process.
Start Date: 10/12/24
End Date: 10/13/24
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $260
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Substitute Authorization in person (TEACH-99) 11/09/24 - Council Bluffs Campus
Nov. 9th and 10th from 8am-5pm in-person
Complete course work needed for Substitute Authorization in one weekend. This training allows individuals to substitute teachers in K-12 classroom settings. Educational Prerequisite is student must be 21 years or older and have one of the following prior to the course; a Paraeducator Certificate, an associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited institution. Upon completion of this class, participants will need to work with the State of Iowa to complete their Substitute Authorization application. We will provide information regarding the remaining requirements needed to complete the application. Your State of Iowa application may take 4-6 weeks to process.
Start Date: 11/09/24
End Date: 11/10/24
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $260
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Substitute Teacher Authorization Self-Pace (TEACH-99) 10/07/24 - Council Bluffs
Oct 7th- Oct 31st Self-Pace
Self-paced classes are tuaght asynchronously. Assisignments are online. Students will complete modules each week which will allow for students to interact through threaded discussion to enhance their participation and understanding of class readings and materials. Required textbook for online classes is ISBN: 0982165730 Stedi Substitute Teacher Handbook.
Start Date: 10/07/24
End Date: 10/31/24
Seats Available:
Cost: $260
Location: Council Bluffs
Substitute Teacher Authorization Self-Pace (TEACH-99) 11/04/24 - Council Bluffs
Nov 4th- Dec 1st Self-pace
Self-paced classes are taught asynchronously. Assignments are online. Students will complete modules each week which will allow for students to interact through threaded discussions to enhance their participation and understanding of class readings and materials. Required Textbook for Online Classes is ISBN: 0982165730 Stedi Substitute Teacher Handbook.
Start Date: 11/04/24
End Date: 12/01/24
Seats Available:
Cost: $260
Location: Council Bluffs