Section 34.24. Substitute teacher permit.

 

(1)  A substitute teacher permit may be issued to a person who holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university but does not meet the substitute teacher license requirements under s. PI 34.23 (1) .

(2)  A permit issued under this section is valid for a period of 3 years and may be renewed for additional 3-year periods if the requirements under this section are met. A permit issued under this section is valid only in districts with a declared emergency as specified under sub. (3) (a) .

(3)  A permit under this section may be issued if all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The district administrator or designated official of an employing school district declares that an emergency exists in the district due to the lack of qualified substitute teachers and requests that a permit be issued by the department. Districts shall make every effort to hire licensed substitute teachers before hiring permit holders.

(b) The district designs selection criteria and training for potential substitute teachers and the potential substitute teachers complete the training. The training shall include all of the following:

1. Basic district and school policies and procedures.

2. Age appropriate teaching strategies.

3. Discipline, conflict resolution and classroom management techniques.

4. Health and safety issues including handling medical emergencies.

5. Techniques for starting a class.

6. The culture of schools and the profession.

7. Working with lesson plans.

8. Working with children with special needs, including confidentiality issues.

History: Cr. Register, April, 2000, No. 532 , eff. 5-1-00.