Restricted Substitutes

There is a national shortage of Licensed Substitutes. Malheur ESD is addressing this through hiring and training candidates eligible pursuant to ORS 584-060-0682 (TSPC Restricted Substitute Teaching License). Due to this shortage, TSPC has approved new rules governing the requirements to obtain a Restricted Substitute Teaching License. 

If you have never held a teaching license, or substitute license:

1. Go to Oregon TSPC (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission)  website - click the link here 

2. Create an account by clicking on the "eLicensing Application" tab (top tab of the website). 

3. Submit a Restricted Substitute Teaching License application through TSPC, and pay all fees.

$182 Application fee + $15 portal fee + $61 criminal history verification fee

4. Submit proof of Bachelors Degree - send Official transcripts directly to TSPC at:  tspc.transcripts@tspc.oregon.gov

5. This application will require a sponsorship letter from the Malheur ESD. Please contact Kristia Simmons once you have completed your application and paid all fees. 

6. You will be sent instructions, directly from TSPC, to complete fingerprinting for Criminal History Verification ($12.50 fingerprint fee). 

Note: Results from your background clearance will have to be received prior to subbing for any district. 

*Once you complete a Restricted Substitute Teaching License application, you will need to complete the requirements with the Malheur Education Service District. Click here to go back to Malheur ESD Substitute Requirements 

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