Substitute Opportunities

UPDATE

In light of the approval of SB 1397, starting January 1st, 2023, through January 1st, 2024, the basic skills requirement is waived for 30 Day Sub permits. In addition to this requirement, any substitute permits issued during this time would not need to meet the basic skills requirement permanently. The following are required:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution
• Negative TB test administered within 60 days of hire
• Clearance of fingerprint background check
• Be available for assignments at least once a week, particularly on Mondays and Fridays
• Be flexible and willing to work all SFUSD schools, particularly at our High Potential Schools
• Work at least 12 days during the first semester, at least one day per week, or a minimum of 36 days by the end of the school year

Prior to January 1, 2023 the following Basic Skills Requirements are needed:

Tk-12 Day to Day Substitute: More information about obtaining the necessary substitute permit can be found here, and more info about the qualifications for the Basic Skills Requirement can be found here.

• BA, OR 90 semester units of Coursework from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university
• Fulfillment of the Basic Skills Requirement through:
  • Passing score on the California Basic Skills Test; OR
  • Qualifying Coursework (see here for more, and be sure to attach your Transcripts to your application)
  • Minimum ACT scores: 23 in Math, 22 in Reading; OR
  • Minimum SAT scores: 550 in Math, 500 in Reading
• Negative TB test administered within 60 days of hire
• Be available for assignments at least once a week, particularly on Mondays and Fridays
• Be flexible and willing to work all SFUSD schools, particularly at our Hard to Staff schools

Early Education Para and/or Teacher Substitutes:

​EED (Pre-k and Out of School Time) Program:

• High School Diploma (AA or BA  degrees  in EED are preferred, but  not required) 
• A CTC Child Development Teacher level permit or higher, Site Supervisor is preferred

EED Paraprofessional Substitutes:

• High school diploma
• Six Units of Early Childhood Education

K-12 Special Education Instruction Aide Substitute

For more information regarding your application or about the hiring process, please submit a request to eis.sfusd.edu.