Substitutes

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SUHSD Substitute Handbook 2024-2025

CERTIFICATED SUBSTITUTES

Sweetwater Union High School District is looking for Substitute Teachers

What are the requirements for becoming a substitute teacher with a valid teaching credential?

If you already have your California Teaching Credential and are interested in substitute teaching for Sweetwater Union High School District, please apply online at www.edjoin.org/suhsd.

What are the requirements for becoming a substitute teacher without a valid teaching credential?

The San Diego County Office of Education, Credentials Unit offers Temporary County Certificates for employment at school districts within San Diego County for those who met eligibility and fingerprint requirements. These certificates aren’t available to those who have been convicted of a violent or serious felony (Sec. 44332) and aren’t available from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  The minimum requirements for substitute teaching assignments in San Diego County are:

  • Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree
  • Passage of the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST), an approved out-of-state Basic Skills Requirement exam, or the CSET: Multiple Subject Plus the Writing Examination (CTC leaflet CL-667).If you meet these requirements, you may apply for an Emergency 30-day Substitute Permit. The substitute permit is valid in one year increments, renewable online each year, and authorize you to substitute teach on a day-to-day basis. You are limited, however, to substitute for no more than 30 days in the same classroom and no more than 20 days in a special education assignment.

CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES

 * Substitute Nutrition Service and Substitute Bus Driver Staff Needed *

Application Procedures for Substitute Positions

All substitute applicants must apply on www.edjoin.org/suhsd.

The following documents MUST be attached with each application or the application will not be considered:

  1. Resume
  2. Three (3) Classified Reference Forms or Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (signed and dated in the last 12 months)
  3. Required certifications (ex:  FOOD HANDLER and CPR/FIRST AID)
  4. Transcripts (if applicable)

Most positions require an exam that must be passed PRIOR to applying for the position.  Potential applicants may register for a SUHSD exam by completing the registration form: SUHSD Exam Registration Form.

To review the exams needed for specific classified positions please review this document.

Substitute Needs

Nutrition Service Substitutes:

Requirements:
Food Handlers Permit
Two years of experience is preferred

Bus Driver Substitutes:
Interested applicants please complete the application documents on www.edjoin.org/suhsd.

Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement (Brake Endorsement optional)
School Bus Driver’s Certificate (First Aid is required)
Valid Medical Card

 

If you have any questions regarding substitute service, please contact the Substitute Desk by phone at (619) 585-6008 or email at subdesk@sweetwaterschools.org