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Notice for All Substitute Teacher Applicants with a Degree in Fields Other Than Education
and Who Have Not Completed Student Teaching

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Office of Substitute Services will have an open enrollment for individuals with a Bachelor's degree or higher in fields other than education, and who have not completed student-teaching.

Click here if you are a certified teacher, or if you have a degree in education with student-teaching completed.


Due to an Overwhelming Response, the Substitute Teacher Application Deadline has been Extended Through July 21, 2008.

Individuals interested in becoming a substitute teacher with the CPS must complete and successfully pass the SubAssessment, an online Substitute Teacher Training Program*, before initiating the application process for substitute teaching.


About the SubAssessment Substitute Teacher Training Program

SubAssessment:

  • Is a web-based application, which must be completed online
  • Requires a composite score of 85% to successfully pass the assessment
  • Can be taken up to a maximum of four (4) times
  • Takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete
  • Allows a candidate to print a copy of the SubDiploma upon successful completion of the assessment


    Availability

    The SubAssessment is available now.


    Cost

    The cost of the SubAssessment Substitute Teacher Training Program is $39.95, plus shipping. Applicants can pay online by using a credit card, or by mail with a check or money order made out to STI/USU and mailed to 6516 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah, 84322-6516. Candidates who order by mail should print the order form from the website and mail along with their payment. Please be advised that STI/USU will not ship to P.O. Boxes.


    Materials and Benefits

    The SubAssessment Substitute Teacher Training Program includes:

  • SubInstructor, an interactive CD with 6-13 hours of training
  • Substitute Teacher Handbook
  • SubAssessment online assessment tool
  • SubDiploma, upon successful completion of the assessment

    Please click here to access the Substitute Teacher Training Program, to register, order materials and complete the SubAssessment Substitute Teacher Training Program.

    *Successful completion of the SubAssessment Substitute Teacher Training Program does not guarantee placement as a substitute teacher. Applicants must also meet the minimum requirements established by the CPS and complete all steps listed on the Application Procedures for Substitute Teachers.

    Note: Those individuals who fraudulently submit passing scores on their SubDiplomas will be dismissed from service and no longer be allowed to work in Chicago Public Schools.

    Click here to view the Application Procedures for Substitute Teachers.


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