Thank you for your interest in being a substitute teacher in North Dakota. Our requirements for an interim substitute license are:
- Official transcript documenting a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework
- Successful background check completed with ESPB. Background check instructions found here
- Online application for the interim substitute license. Click here to begin your online application
The substitute license is $85 and is valid for a period of 2 years. There is also a one-time non-refundable application fee of $30. The license expires on the applicant's birthday. A substitute license allows a person to be a substitute teacher grades K-12 in all ND schools. To learn more specific information about the steps to obtain an interim substitute license in North Dakota, you may click here.
**NEW**
ESPB has partnered with Frontline to provide online training to individuals with less than 48 credits of college education who are interested in substitute teaching. The training costs $180 and takes approximately 20 hours to complete. Please click on this link to register for the training and make sure you select North Dakota.
https://www.frontlineeducation.com/substitute-teacher-training/
Once an individual completes the training, they will use the ND Teach Login button above to register and apply for a substitute teaching license. Upon submission of their application, an applicant will be required to also submit the following documents:
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Frontline Training Completion Certificate
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Fingerprint background check packet - Please print these forms and follow the instructions: https://www.nd.gov/espb/sites/www/files/documents/Complete-Fingerprinting-Instructions-1-16-20.pdf
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Copy of High School Diploma or GED certificate - OR - Official college transcript with any credit earned