Temporary Teaching Permits

Temporary Teaching Permits are intended for use in emergent situations where a board of education, conseil scolaire, or a recognized employer of teachers is unable to fill a vacancy normally filled by a person who holds a Saskatchewan Teachers Certificate.

An employer must submit an Authorization to Teach form in support of a Temporary Teaching Permit (TTP) application. A TTP grants the holder eligibility to teach in a specific subject(s), grade(s), or to substitute teach within a specific employer. TTPs are issued to individuals who do not qualify for any other permanent or provisional teacher's certificate only in a situation where a Saskatchewan Certified Teacher has not applied for an available position.

Temporary Teaching Permit Process:
 

Applications are considered complete only once the SPTRB has received:
◊   A completed online application form (including documents required in the form) 
◊    Submission of required documents from employer in support of your TTP application 
◊   Payment of the application fee


Temporary Teaching Permit applications that are incomplete, resulting in non-issuance of a Temporary Teaching Permit in the school year for which the application was submitted, will be closed and rejected after June 30th annually.

Applications which are submitted without processing the online payment, will be deleted 3 months after application date if payment is not received. Applicants will be required to start a new application using the previously created SPTRB account.

A TTP is valid for only the school year in which it was issued and only for that specific employer.
A TTP will only be issued in association with a temporary/term contract or substitute teaching.
For more details on the requirements, please see Schedule D of the SPTRB Regulatory Bylaws.
The basic requirements for a TTP include:
◊   High school graduation at least 4 years prior 
◊    Some post-secondary education or specialized skill (i.e. mastery of a specific language) [preferred] 
◊   Employers must also provide: 
   ■   Authorization to teach form indicating the specific assignment. 
     ■  Proof that the position was widely advertised, and a reasonable effort was taken to recruit a certified teacher to the position. 


Only in exceptional circumstances will a Temporary Teaching Permit be considered, for the purpose of substitute teaching, or teaching of First Nation Languages for mature individuals who have not completed high school. Directors of Education should contact the SPTRB Registrar prior to the candidate submitting the TTP application as these situations will be considered on a case by case basis.


If you are a current B.Ed. post-secondary student, please see information below to determine if you are eligible for a TTP. Post-secondary student TTP applications, for the purpose of substitute teaching, will only be accepted until April 30 annually.

Authorization to Teach Form (Must be completed by employer)

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To access the initial Temporary Teaching Permit application (completed by applicant):

   ◊  Click Create Account at the top right-hand corner of this page.
   ◊  Fill in the required data by following the instructions in the online form.
   ◊  Click Save to save changes and create your account.
   ◊  Your account will remain logged in so that you can begin the Temporary Teaching Permit application.
   ◊  Click Certification
   ◊  Click Apply for Temporary Teaching Permit
   ◊  Click Apply Online to begin your application

To access the subsequent Temporary Teaching Permit application (completed by applicant):

   ◊  Click Sign In at the top right-hand corner of this page.
   ◊  If you do not know your log in information, please contact the SPTRB. Do not create a new account.
   ◊  Click Educator Profile
   ◊  Click Applications
   ◊  Click Temporary Teaching Permit Subsequent
   ◊  Click Apply Online to begin your application
 
 
 PLEASE NOTE:  
       ♦   Applications will be assessed once ALL required documents and the application fee have been received  
   ♦  Application fees are non-transferrable, non-refundable, and subject to change without notice.   
   ♦  All fees are in Canadian currency and must be submitted in Canadian currency.  
   ♦   A general timeline for processing applications is 5 business days (contract employment)/ 10 business days (substitute teaching). Exact processing times will depend on the complexity of the application and application volumes.  
 
Application Checklist for Current Post-Secondary B.Ed. Students
Post-secondary student TTP applications, for the purpose of substitute teaching, will only be accepted until April 30th.

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Education Scenarios and TTP Eligibility

Not Eligible for a Temporary Teaching Permit under the Post-Secondary Student Policy


Apply to the SPTRB for your Professional A Certificate after October 1st.

See the Guide for Completing the Certification Application > Saskatchewan Teacher Education Program for further information.

Eligible to apply for a Temporary Teaching Permit if an employment offer to be a substitute has been made by an employer.

A passing final grade must be approved by the post-secondary institution for your practicum and appear on your transcript to be considered completed.

Returning to classes in January:

Review the requirements for Pre-B.Ed. Assessment found on the Guide for Completing the Certification Application > Saskatchewan Teacher Education Program for further information.

If you believe you meet the requirements, apply for the Pre-B.Ed. Assessment under the Certification Application.

If you do not meet the requirements, you are eligible to apply for a Temporary Teaching Permit under the Post-Secondary Student Policy.

Degree Completed following practicum:

You are not eligible for a Temporary Teaching Permit under the Post-Secondary Student Policy. 

See the Guide for Completing the Certification Application >Saskatchewan Teacher Education Program for further information. You do not apply for the Pre-B.Ed. Assessment. 

An employer must request an exemption from the SPTRB Registrar before proceeding.

If your employer directs you to apply for a Temporary Teaching Permit, they should have confirmed the exemption was granted.

Your eligibility to hold a Temporary Teaching Permit will be based on meeting the requirements of Schedule D.