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Substitute Information

Certificated Substitutes

 

Certificated Substitutes Requirements
  • California Teaching Credential or Day-to-Day Substitute Teaching Permit   
  • Tuberculosis clearance (TB test within the last 60 days)
  • DOJ Fingerprint clearance 
  •  I-9 Documentation (For example, Driver's License, Passport, Social Security Card).

Certificated Substitute Handbook

What is an Day-to-Day Substitute Teaching Permit?

The Day-to-Day Substitute Teaching Permit authorizes the holder to serve as a day-to-day substitute teacher in any classroom, including preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1–12 inclusive, or in classes organized primarily for adults. The holder may serve as a substitute for no more than 30 days for any one teacher during the school year, except in a special education classroom, where the holder may serve for no more than 20 days for any one teacher during the school year. This permit is valid for one year and is renewable annually.                    ​​​​​​

Certificated Sub Rates:

Certificated Substitute Assignment

Length of Assignment

Full Day Rate

Half Day Rate

   General Education

1-10 Days
11-60 Days*
61+ Days*

$225
$250
$275

$112.50
$125.00
$137.50

  Special Education:
   Special Day Class
   Resource Class
   Counseling Enriched Class

 Any length $275

$137.50
   PUSD Retiree

1-10 Days
11+ Days*

$250
$275

$125.00
$137.50
  * Must be consecutive days in the same classroom for the same teacher

Classified Substitutes Requirements   
  • Tuberculosis clearance (TB test within the last 60 days)
  • DOJ Fingerprint clearance 
  •  I-9 Documentation (For example, Driver's License, Passport, Social Security Card).

Classified Substitute Handbook

​​​​​​Classified Substitutes are paid an hourly rate. The rate is determined at Step One of the Range of the position being covered.  

How to Apply

Please apply to any available substitute job postings through EdJoin. If no postings are available, please check back on a later date.