As a Guest Teacher you must hold or have applied for a license through TSPC. Below are some common licensure types needed for Guest Teaching. Access the full description of TSPC licenses and requirements. If you hold Restricted Substitute License or Emergency Substitute License you cannot substitute for more than 10 consecutive days for one assignment. For example, if a teacher is taking a long term leave of absence, or there is job posting for over 10 days, you will not be able to fill that absence. You could however accept of portion of those days, just as long as it does not exceed 10 consecutive days.
Restricted Substitute License: The Restricted Substitute Teaching License is issued to qualified individuals who hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, but have not completed a teacher preparation program. It requires district sponsorship. The Restricted Substitute Teaching License permits a qualified individual to substitute teach in a prekindergarten through grade 12 Oregon public school district, education service districts, and charter school assignments.
Substitute: The Substitute Teaching License is issued to educators who have completed a teacher preparation program but do not hold a regular Oregon teaching license. The Substitute Teaching License permits an educator to substitute teach in prekindergarten through grade 12 Oregon public school districts, education service districts, and charter school assignments to replace a teacher who is temporarily unable to work.
Restricted Teaching License: The Restricted Teaching License is issued to qualified individuals who have a minimum of at least a bachelor’s degree and who have substantial preparation in the subject matter in their teaching area, but have not completed a teacher preparation program. The recipient of the license is required to qualify for the Preliminary Teaching License within three years of the issuance of the Restricted Teaching License.
Reciprocal Teaching License: The Reciprocal Teaching License is issued to teachers who have completed an educator preparation program and hold an active and valid non-provisional teaching license from another state. The purpose of the Reciprocal Teaching License is to allow an out-of-state licensed teacher to transition into the Oregon licensure system based on the credentials they earned in the other jurisdiction while they work on any missing Oregon requirements.
Preliminary: The Preliminary Teaching License is issued to new teachers who have completed a Commission-approved teacher preparation program.
Renewing your License: TSPC has suspended the PDU requirement for renewal until 6/30/25. That means, if you are renewing your license on or before that date, you will not need to submit a PDU log or PEER form during the application process. TSPC recommends submitting your renewal no more than 90 days before the expiration date. However, if you renew your license after the expiration date, late fees will be applied after the initial application review. Please continue to check your messages tab in the TSPC portal for any updates as TSPC will not process your application until all fees are paid. If you have questions or need assistance with your license please reach out to the Guest Teacher Mentors.
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