Office of Teaching Initiatives

COVID-19 Update: Incidental Teaching Flexibility

July 14, 2020. A superintendent of schools may assign certified teachers to teach a subject not covered by their certificate (incidental teaching) for a period not to exceed five classroom hours per week, when no certified or qualified teacher is available.

However, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, a superintendent of schools may assign certified teachers to teach a subject not covered by their certificate for a period not to exceed ten classroom hours a week during the 2020-2021 school year, when no certified or qualified teacher is available after extensive and documented recruitment.

For additional information about incidental teaching, please see the Employment Authorizations webpage.