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Substitute Teacher Requirements

Professional Education and Certification

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Professional Education and Certification,
Old Capitol Building,
P.O. Box 47200,
Olympia, WA
98504-7200

phone: (360) 753-6773

fax: (360) 586-0145

email

None Initial Certificate: valid for 4 years, a renewed one is valid for 3 years. Continuing Certificate is valid for 5 years (if all requirements are met for a Continuing one, it is possible to obtain a Continuing Certificate at first). For a Substitute License valid for life: Bachelor's degree and have completed an approved college/university teacher preparation program.
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