Prepare to Substitute Teach at Tulsa Public Schools
Get professionally trained for substitute teaching at Tulsa Public Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our courses prepare you for success.
78
Schools
34,000
Students
$90
Daily Rate
PK-12
Grades
District Overview
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Number of Schools
34,000
Total Students
PK-12
Grade Span
City-Large
Location Type
Tulsa County
County
$90
Sub Teacher Daily Rate
How to Prepare for Tulsa Public Schools
Review Oklahoma State Requirements
Understand the state requirements for substitute teaching, including a 60 college credit hours. Our courses are designed to help you meet and exceed these standards.
Complete Professional Training
Build essential classroom skills with CertifiedSub's online courses. Learn classroom management, lesson delivery, safety procedures, and more — all at your own pace.
Complete optional professional training
A CertifiedSub certificate of completion documents this course only. It is not a state license and does not make you eligible to work at this district. Confirm permit, background-check, and pay rules with the district.
Pass Background Check
Complete the required background check and fingerprinting process. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks.
Connect with the District
After you meet Tulsa Public Schools's own hiring rules, you can apply directly with the district. CertifiedSub does not place teachers.
Oklahoma State Requirements
Education Requirements
Oklahoma requires substitute teachers to hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or to have completed at least 90 semester hours of college coursework. Candidates with 90 or more hours but no degree may qualify for a substitute teaching certificate with certain restrictions. Official transcripts documenting coursework or degree conferral must be submitted with the application.
Background Check
All substitute teaching applicants in Oklahoma must undergo a national criminal background check, including fingerprinting through an approved vendor. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and FBI process the results, which are reviewed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). A felony conviction or certain misdemeanor offenses may result in denial of the substitute certificate.
Age Requirements
Substitute teachers in Oklahoma must be at least 18 years of age. This applies to all categories of substitute teaching certificates issued by the OSDE.
Application Process
Candidates apply for a substitute teaching certificate through the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). The application is submitted online and requires official transcripts, background check clearance, and applicable fees. Once certified, substitutes may be employed by any Oklahoma public school district. The OSDE typically processes applications within several weeks.
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