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Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: California Teaching Credential or 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

Having a bachelor’s degree in any subject meets the Basic Skills Requirements, and successfully pass the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Live Scan fingerprinting (Form 41-LS), you meet the qualifications to apply for a 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit. This permit authorizes the holder to serve as a day-to-day substitute teacher in any classroom, including pre-school, kindergarten, and grades 1-12 inclusive, or in classes organized primarily for adults. 

Certificate of Clearance

The Certificate of Clearance (COC) is a document issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to an individual who has completed the Commission’s fingerprint character and identification process, whose moral and professional fitness has been shown to meet the standards as established by law. The Certificate of Clearance provides no authorization to provide instruction or services in schools; its sole purpose is to provide verification that the holder has completed a professional fitness review. There is a fee for the Certificate of Clearance.

  1. Request for Live Scan Service Form 41-LS: Bring the Live Scan form, valid identification along with the processing fee to a live scan services provider; cash, credit or debit card accepted. Your fingerprints will be taken and electronically forwarded to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Keep one copy of the live scan form for your personal records.
     
  2. Apply for your Certificate of Clearance (COC) online: Instructions on how to apply for the COC are available on the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) website.
     
  3. After applying for your Certificate of Clearance you will receive a confirmation email and receipt and will be informed when the Certificate of Clearance is available for viewing online. 

30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

Supporting documents needed for the application for a 30-Day Substitute Permit Online Recommendation:

  • Original official transcripts of your Bachelor’s Degree (sealed envelope)
  • Certificate of Clearance (COC): Fingerprint clearance/Live Scan Form 41-LS form
  • 41-4 application form 

Contact

If you have any questions or need assistance in obtaining a Certificate of Clearance and a 30-Day Permit, please contact Sandra Fewer at 650-558-2246 or sfewer@smuhsd.org.