To qualify for a substitute teaching certificate, you must have a Bachelors degree on official transcripts from an accredited institution. It is valid for six years and is renewable.

First time applicants are required to submit to the Arizona Certification Office, a complete application, an official transcript listing a BA or higher, the original fingerprint clearance card and a $60.00 check or money order.

Substitute teachers are paid a daily rate of  $100.00.

For information on obtaining a fingerprint clearance card contact the Arizona Dept of Public Safety at (602) 223-2279. Mail all materials in one package to

Arizona Certification Office
400 West Congress, Room 118
Tucson, Arizona  85701

or phone (520) 628-6326. To download a Substitute Teacher Application Form, please visit our How to Apply page and click on the appropriate link at the bottom of the page.