Requirements to become a Substitute Teacher

1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Current Tuberculosis Test.
3. Fingerprint Clearance for the Fullerton Joint Union High School District.
4. Teaching Credential(s). Or you may apply for your 30-Day Emergency Substitute Teacher Permit through the OCDE Credential's office or by following the guidelines on the CCTC web site.
5. (CBEST or acceptable skills alternative)    --->    ***See below for an update regarding SB 1397 and not having to submit proof of Basic Skills effective January 1, 2023***
6. 3 Letters of Recommendation.
7. Proof of Employability - After Fingerprint Clearance, the Original Driver's License (or state issued identification) AND Social Security Card will be required; no copies.
8. STUDENT TEACHERS ONLY:  A letter of permission to substitute for the Master Teacher.

***News Update:  EdSource***  by Diana Lambert, EdSource. Oakland, CA copyright 9/2022

SACRAMENTO, CA:  Substitute teacher candidates usually prove basic skills proficiency by taking a test or completing specific coursework.   Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, prospective substitute teachers will not have to prove they have the basic skills needed to teach, at least temporarily. Senate Bill 1397 waives the basic skills proficiency requirement for an emergency 30-day substitute permit through July 1, 2024.

 Applicants will be notified as needed. Only applications received on EdJoin containing all required attachments will be considered. 

Please apply on EdJoin here:   FJUHSD on EdJoin  

Salary         

Pay range $160 per day (1-10 days), 11+ days long term assignment $185 per day Daily 

 Current Substitute Teacher support:

Last names A - J: Renee Copeland, rcopeland@fjuhsd.org

Last names K - O: Joanne Avalos, javalos@fjuhsd.org

Last names P - Z: Elizabeth Patino, epatino@fjuhsd.org