The Local Substitute Teacher Training at Northeast fulfills the Human Relations Training requirement for substitute teaching in Nebraska. With substitute teachers in high demand across the state, this program offers a direct path to the classroom. By obtaining a local substitute teaching permit through the Nebraska Department of education, you can become a local substitute and teach up to 90 days in any school year within a school district. The local substitute teaching permit is issued through the Nebraska Department of Education and is valid for three years.
Substitute teachers are also required to have 60 credits hours of college coursework. If you have not yet earned 60 semester credit hours of college coursework, apply for admission today. A Northeast advisor will help you identify courses that will meet this requirement. A letter from the superintendent of the school district where the local substitute permit will be assigned and an application are also requirements.
Why Students Choose This Training
Northeast offers two courses—Human Relations in a Pluralistic Society and Exploring Unity and Diversity—that meet the Nebraska Department of Education’s Human Relations Training requirement. These courses provide essential preparation for individuals pursuing a Local Substitute Teaching Permit in Nebraska.
Substitute teaching offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives.
Many school districts face ongoing shortages of qualified substitutes. Earning your certification puts you in a position to help meet a vital community need.
Courses
Northeast offers the following courses to meet the Nebraska Department of Education Human Relations Training Requirement:
EDUC 1100 Human Relations in a Pluralistic Society
SOCI 2150 Exploring Unity and Diversity
Northeast also recommends the following coursework:
HLTH 1730: Pediatric Basic Life Support and First Aid
EDUC 1110: Introduction to Professional Education
EDUC 2000: Educational Psychology
ECED 2050: Children with Exceptionalities
Program Details
EDUC 1100 Human Relations in a Pluralistic Society (1 credit hour)
SOCI 2150 Exploring Unity and Diversity (3 credit hours)
Courses are offered in-person and online.
The application for admission at Northeast is free. Apply for admission, and learn more about your next steps.
The State of Nebraska requires 60 credit hours of college coursework. In addition to or as part of the 60 semester credit hours of college coursework, requirements include:
- Completion of the Human Relations Training Requirement
- Written request from the Superintendent for issuance of the certificate for a specific School District
- A background check will be completed as part of the application process
Additional information about the local substitute teaching permit and the application is available from the Nebraska Department of Education.
