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Substitute Teacher (2026/2027 School Year) at Newport-Mesa Unified School District Print Application Deadline 12/30/2027 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/14/2026 Contact Esmeralda Torrez Number of Openings 50 Salary Pay Range $175 - $200 Daily Add'l Salary Info Up to $200/day Length of Work Year On-Call Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

• Daily sub rate: $175.00/day
• Long Term rate (assignments ranging from 11-30 days): $185/day, effective day 11, retro to day 1
• Extended Long Term rate (assignments 31 days and longer): $200/day, effective day 31, retro to day 1 Requirements / Qualifications Thank you for your interest in Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

Please make sure to attach the supplemental paperwork listed below before you submit your application, so it is considered and moves through the process. The following documents are required to be uploaded (attached) to move forward in the application process:

• A valid and current qualifying document issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (www.ctc.ca.gov), such as:
• Emergency 30 Day Substitute Permit
• Prospective Teaching Permit (Only if applicant is a current NMUSD Student Teacher)
• CA Teaching Credential
• Multiple Subject
• Single Subject
• Education Specialist Instruction
• CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential Attach a copy of any of the above credentials or permit documents cleared by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• 2 Letters of Recommendation dated within the last 2 years

Note:

You can find more information on how to attach a document to an application that you have already submitted on the edjoin.org help page.

• If you are not a fully credentialed teacher and you still need to apply for your Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit or Prospective Teaching Permit, it is recommended that you apply through the Orange County Department of Education.

You can make an appointment to apply by visiting ocde.us/credentials. At the same time, you can also get your OCDE Clearinghouse Fingerprints, which are required to be a substitute Requirements / Qualifications Thank you for your interest in Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Please make sure to attach the supplemental paperwork listed below before you submit your application, so it is considered and moves through the process. The following documents are required to be uploaded (attached) to move forward in the application process:

• A valid and current qualifying document issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (www.ctc.ca.gov), such as:
• Emergency 30 Day Substitute Permit
• Prospective Teaching Permit (Only if applicant is a current NMUSD Student Teacher)
• CA Teaching Credential
• Multiple Subject
• Single Subject
• Education Specialist Instruction
• CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential Attach a copy of any of the above credentials or permit documents cleared by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• 2 Letters of Recommendation dated within the last 2 years

Note:

You can find more information on how to attach a document to an application that you have already submitted on the edjoin.org help page.

• If you are not a fully credentialed teacher and you still need to apply for your Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit or Prospective Teaching Permit, it is recommended that you apply through the Orange County Department of Education.

You can make an appointment to apply by visiting ocde.us/credentials. At the same time, you can also get your OCDE Clearinghouse Fingerprints, which are required to be a substitute Comments and Other Information This position will remain open all school year. If you are selected to move forward, you will be invited by email to attend a substitute orientation. A specific time and date to attend along with other necessary information will be included in the email. Orientations are held monthly. Comments and Other Information This position will remain open all school year. If you are selected to move forward, you will be invited by email to attend a substitute orientation. A specific time and date to attend along with other necessary information will be included in the email. Orientations are held monthly. Links Related To This Job Newport-Mesa Unified School District Newport-Mesa Unified School District - Employment Salary Schedule CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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