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Nevada Substitute Teacher Requirements

Last reviewed: February 8, 2026
At a Glance

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Required Requirements
You must meet all of these requirements to become a substitute teacher in Nevada.

Education Requirements

Nevada requires substitute teachers to hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or to have completed at least 60 semester hours of college credit. Candidates who have completed 60 credits but do not hold a degree may still qualify for a substitute teaching license. Official transcripts must be provided as part of the application.

Background Check

All substitute teacher applicants in Nevada must submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check processed through the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the FBI. The background check must be completed and cleared before a substitute teaching license is granted. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the fingerprinting and background check processing.

Age Requirements

Nevada requires all substitute teacher applicants to be at least 18 years of age. This ensures that individuals entrusted with supervising students in a classroom have reached the legal age of majority and can be held fully responsible for their professional conduct.

Application Process

Applicants must apply for a substitute teaching license through the Nevada Department of Education. The application is submitted online via the Nevada Department of Education licensure portal and requires transcripts, background check results, and the applicable fee. Applicants may also need to apply directly with individual school districts for placement after obtaining their state license.

Substitute Teaching Permit/License

Nevada issues a substitute teaching license through the Department of Education. This license is required to work as a substitute teacher in any Nevada public school. The license is typically valid for one to five years depending on the type, and renewal requires submission of updated documentation and a current background check.

Recommended / Optional
These may help your application or are recommended but not strictly required.

Training/Orientation

Many Nevada school districts require substitute teachers to attend a district orientation or training program before their first assignment. These programs typically cover classroom management techniques, district policies, emergency procedures, and technology systems used in the classroom. The Clark County School District, for example, has specific onboarding requirements for all substitutes.

Additional Information

For more information, visit the Nevada Department of Education Educator Licensure page.

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