Free substitute teacher certification now offered at select Southeast Missouri school districts

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI(KBSI) – Those interested in becoming a substitute teacher can now do so at no cost through free grant funding offering training opportunities.

Mineral Area College in partner with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is now offering a 4 day DESE approved substitute teaching program as an alternative route to certification in Southeast Missouri Schools.

The 4- day program is completely free to those who qualify.

Minimum qualifications to enroll in the training course include having a high school diploma or equivalent, being 18 years or older to sub in a K-8 building, or 20 years or older to sub in a 9-12 building.

“This course is offered in conjunction with Mineral Area College and will feature local instructors from various educational backgrounds,” Narrow said. “It will provide you the information and skills you need to be a successful substitute teacher.”

Available substitute training sessions will be held at the following locations.

Chaffee Highschool Library

517 W Yoakum Ave, Chaffee, MO 63740

November 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th

from 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Thomas W. Kelly High School

4035 MO-77, Benton, MO 63736

November 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th

from 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Perryville area career and technical center

100 Career Center Drive, Perryville, MO 63775

November 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st

from 4:00pm – 9:00pm

De soto School District Central Office

610 Vineland School Road, De Soto, MO 63020

January 7th, 8th, and 9th from 4:30-8:30 pm

and January 11th from 8:00am – 4:00pm

Scott city high school, rm #25

3000 Main St, Scott City, MO 63780

December 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, and 13th

from 4:00pm-8:00 pm

Doniphan schools

301 East Spring Street, Doniphan, MO 63935

December 10th, 11th, 12th from 5:00pm-9:00pm

and December 14th from 8:00am – 4:00pm