Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Emergency 30 Day Permit?
The Emergency 30-day Substitute Permit is one of four permits provided by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing that allows educators to substitute teach grades K-12 in a Public or Charter School setting. It is the most common form of substitute permit.
Is it only valid for 30-Days?
No, unfortunately the “Emergency 30-day Substitute Teaching Permit” title can be misleading. The permit itself is valid for 1 year and can be renewed.
The “30-Day(s)” alludes to how long a substitute can cover for a singular educator. In other words, Emergency 30-day Permit holders can only cover a General Education teacher up to 30-days before needing to find a new assignment or teacher to cover. For SPED teachers, up to 20-days.
What is needed to obtain it?
For detailed Instructions, please see our Obtain your Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit step-by-step guide here.
Requirements for the application can be broken down into 5 items:
- Official Transcripts from an Accredited College/University
- LiveScan or Certificate of Clearance
- A CTC Account (if you do not already have one)
- A completed Application
- Application Fee
How long does it take to get it?
It can take anywhere between 50-60 days to obtain. It is imperative that your first application is error free as it can double wait time.
How much does it cost?
Fee for the Emergency 30-day Permit is $100
Service Fee: $2.65
Total amount: $102.65
Can I start subbing without it?
You can only work in Private Schools as a substitute teacher without your Emergency 30-day Permit. However, you can also accept teacher assistant and paraprofessional roles (with SPED experience) at public and charter schools.