How to become a substitute teacher in Mississippi
We could not confirm Mississippi's substitute teacher rules on a Mississippi Department of Education page. The department's educator licensure guidelines do not list a substitute license, and hiring is done by local districts. Check the Mississippi Department of Education's licensure office and the district you want to work for to learn the schooling, training and background check it asks for.
Checked October 30, 2026 on the Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Educator Licensure's own pages. Rules change; the state's page and your district have the last word.
At a glance
| Least schooling | See the state's page |
|---|---|
| Credential | See the state's page |
| Background check | Ask the hiring district |
| Who issues it | Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Educator Licensure |
How to get it
- Visit the Mississippi Department of Education licensure page.
- Pick the district you want to sub for.
- Ask the district what schooling, training and background check it requires.
- Apply to the district.
Ready for the first day
Sources
- Mississippi Department of Education: Educator Licensure (opened October 30, 2026)
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