Course Description:
This 8-hour course requires 3 hours of observation with a certified teacher. Instructional time is from 8 am to 5 pm on a weekday, and registration fee is $72.00. After the course is completed, an original certificate will be issued. No copies of certificates are kept on file.
Substitute Certification Course Summer Dates:
- July 28, 2026
- August 12, 2026
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Register for our Substitute Course
*Course is subject to cancellation due to low enrollment
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone 18 years of age or older who is interested in becoming a substitute teacher is welcome to enroll in the course. It is open to the public.
Classes are held OFF CAMPUS at the UTRGV-Community Engagement and Student Success Building Room 1.117, located at 1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. Edinburg Texas 78539.
You should bring a photo i.d. and pen or pencil to the class. Workbooks are provided for all participants.
You will receive a certificate upon the successful completion of the 8-hour course and three hours of classroom observation. We suggest that you make several copies of your certificate to present to the school district(s) you visit when applying for a substitute teaching position. You are encouraged to keep the original certificate for your own records.
The certificate never expires.
Yes. Replacement certificates are available for individuals who took the class within the last year.
It is each school district’s decision whether or not to accept UTRGV training certificates.
Registration form can be completed online under the Substitute Certification Course Tab.
The $72 registration fee includes 8 hours of instruction, instructional materials and certificate of completion.
Prior to the first class day, you may transfer to another section of the same course. No transfers are processed after the first class session begins.
Refund requests must be received in writing at least 72 hours before the course begins. No refunds are given after the first class session begins.
Requirements for substitute teachers vary by school district. You are advised to contact school district personnel offices to inquire about hiring policies, pay scales and opportunities for employment.