Wyoming Substitute Teacher Requirements
Official Wyoming minimums (last reviewed February 8, 2026). Authorization comes only from government authorities. The real competitive edge: practical classroom skills that get you called back repeatedly.
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Wyoming Requirements
These are the current published minimums. Skills that exceed them are what move you to the top of district call lists.
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Education Requirements
Wyoming requires substitute teachers to hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to obtain a standard substitute teaching permit. The degree may be in any field. In areas with critical shortages, the Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) may consider candidates with fewer qualifications under emergency provisions.
Background Check
All substitute teachers in Wyoming must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the FBI. The background check is a mandatory component of the substitute permit application through PTSB and must be cleared before the permit is issued.
Age Requirements
Substitute teachers in Wyoming must be at least 18 years of age. Verification of age is conducted through government-issued identification submitted as part of the permit application to PTSB.
Application Process
Candidates apply for a substitute teaching permit through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) online system. The application requires submission of transcripts, completion of the background check, and payment of the application fee. After obtaining the PTSB permit, candidates apply to individual school districts for substitute teaching opportunities.
Substitute Teaching Permit/License
The Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) issues substitute teaching permits that are valid statewide. The standard substitute permit requires a bachelor's degree and is typically valid for five years. PTSB may also issue emergency substitute permits in areas experiencing critical teacher shortages.
Recommended / Optional
Training/Orientation
Training requirements for substitute teachers in Wyoming are set by individual school districts. Most districts offer or require an orientation session covering district policies, student safety protocols, and classroom management. PTSB does not mandate specific training hours for substitute permit holders.
References
Wyoming school districts typically require substitute teacher applicants to provide two to three professional references. References should be from individuals who can attest to the candidate's character, professionalism, and aptitude for working with students.
Additional Information
For more information, visit the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB).
After Authorization: How to Actually Get Called More in Wyoming
Complete the official government process
Satisfy Wyoming's published education, background check, and application requirements. These are issued only by state and district authorities.
Install fast authority signals
Students decide in the first 90 seconds whether to cooperate. Master the specific voice, posture, and routine moves that establish calm control immediately.
Build a portable engagement toolkit
Have 5-6 repeatable tactics ready for any grade band. Subs who keep learning happening (not just managed) get requested for long-term and repeat assignments.
Earn a reputation that travels
Leave every classroom better + one precise note. In Wyoming, your documented reliability becomes your strongest job security.
The Real Picture in Wyoming
$95
Avg Daily Rate
$29,000
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This is skills-based professional development training only. It does not constitute state certification, a teaching license, or a guarantee of employment or assignments. All substitute teaching authorization and certification is issued exclusively by government/state/provincial/district authorities.
Skills-based professional development only. Actual substitute teaching authorization, certification, permits, and credentials in Wyoming are issued exclusively by state, provincial, and district government authorities — never by Substitute Teacher Training or any private provider.
Meet the Wyoming Rules — Then Stand Out with Skills
Our courses focus on the exact classroom tactics that turn authorized substitutes into the ones schools request again and again. All authorization and credentials come exclusively from state and district authorities.
Substitute Teacher Training provides practical skills development and resources to help substitute teachers perform more effectively in the classroom. Actual substitute teaching authorization, certification, permits, and credentials are issued exclusively by government/state/provincial/district education authorities. Decisions about hiring, pay rates, assignments, and any required credentials are made solely by schools, districts, and state education authorities. Completion of our courses results in a Certificate of Completion for professional development purposes only. We do not issue, approve, or guarantee any form of certification or employment.
Substitute Teacher Training provides no authorization, certification, or employment guarantees. All hiring, pay, and credential decisions rest solely with schools, districts, and state education authorities.