How to become a substitute teacher in Vermont
Vermont's educator licensing rules, posted by the Vermont Agency of Education, say each local school board sets its own substitute qualifications. At minimum, a substitute must have graduated from high school. No state license is needed for an unlicensed substitute, who can stay in one assignment up to 30 student days. Background checks are handled by the hiring district, so ask the district.
Checked October 30, 2026 on the Vermont Agency of Education's own pages. Rules change; the state's page and your district have the last word.
At a glance
| Least schooling | A high school diploma |
|---|---|
| Credential | No state license; districts hire under local school board policy |
| Background check | Ask the hiring district; the licensing rules leave hiring steps to local school boards. |
| Who issues it | Vermont Agency of Education |
How to get it
- Contact the school district or supervisory union where you want to sub.
- Read its substitute policy, since each school board sets its own qualifications.
- Show that you graduated from high school and meet any extra local rules.
- Complete the district's background check and hiring steps.
Limits and conditions
- An unlicensed substitute may serve up to 30 student days in the same assignment. Past that, the superintendent must apply for a Provisional or Emergency License.
- Licensed educators may sub outside their endorsement for 30 student days, with one possible 30-day extension.
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Sources
- Vermont Agency of Education: Educator licensing rules (opened October 30, 2026)
- Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators, sections 5380 to 5382 (PDF) (opened October 30, 2026)
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