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Guest Teacher/Substitute Teacher Training

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 offers a Guest Teacher/Substitute Teacher Training program on behalf of Adams, Franklin and York County school districts as well as for our LIU 12 special education classrooms.  This program provides an opportunity for those with limited or no classroom experience to become day-to-day substitutes.

Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in any field are eligible to apply to become substitute teachers. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) permits school districts and intermediate units to request emergency certifications for qualified candidates. Those who complete the substitute teacher training requirements are eligible to substitute in LIU 12 classrooms and in participating school districts across the region.

Training Program Costs

  • Online Guest Teacher Training Course & permit – $75 (the training portion is not required for individuals who hold a teaching credential)
  • Official sealed transcripts
  • PA Criminal Clearance – $22
  • Child Abuse Clearance – $13
  • FBI Clearance – $24.95
  • Health Physical and TB Test – Cost varies

NOTE: 

  • All clearances must be dated within the last 12 months.
  • Clearances obtained for volunteer purposes are not acceptable.

For more information please begin by completing the Guest Teacher Training Interest Form

Once the LIU Guest Teacher/Substitute Teaching Form response has been received and reviewed by the LIU Human Resources Department, individuals will be contacted via phone and/or email with additional information and next steps. 

 For more information, please call (717) 624-6467 or email tlpeake@iu12.org. 

Get required employment clearances & forms information here! 

Guest Teacher FAqs

Renewal Process

Each year after the initial training year, Guest Teachers will receive an email from the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 HR Department in June requesting the information needed to renew their emergency permit. Guest Teachers are responsible for submitting the requested information and the permit fee by the stated deadline. Please note: PDE/TIMS cannot process permit renewals for the upcoming school year until the rollover is complete, which is why renewal requests are not sent until June. 

NOTE:

If you do not currently have a bachelor's degree and are interested in substituting for LIU12 as a classroom paraprofessional/assistant, please click here for more information.