Alaska Administrative Code
Title 4 - Education and Early Development
Chapter 18 - Employment of Professional Personnel
4 AAC 18.021 - Employment of substitute teachers

Universal Citation: 4 AK Admin Code 4 AAC 18.021

Current through February 27, 2024

(a) A person employed to replace a teacher who district authorities know will be absent for more than 20 days in which the school is in session must possess a valid teacher's certificate from this state.

(b) If district authorities know that a teacher will be absent for more than 20 in-session days, the district must employ a long-term substitute teacher

(1) who holds a certificate issued under 4 AAC 12.305, 4 AAC 12.345, 4 AAC 12.355, or 4 AAC 12.360; and

(2) under the requirements imposed by this chapter.

(c)If district authorities know that a teacher will be absent for more than 20 in-session days and are unable to employ a qualified applicant who holds a certificate issued under 4 AAC 12.305, 4 AAC 12.345, 4 AAC 12.355, or 4 AAC 12.360, the district may employ an individual who holds a retired teacher certificate (Type R) issued under 4 AAC 12.380 as a long-term substitute teacher for up to 120 days.

(d)If a substitute teacher who does not possess a valid teacher's certificate from this state is hired to fill a vacancy at the start of the school year for 20 in-session days or less, a district must notify the department not later than August 31.

Authority:AS 14.07.060

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