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Substitute Teachers 2026-2027 (Transitional Kindergarten - 8th Grade)
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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$81,223 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
School Year Employment Type Part Time Location:
District-wide About the Employer Join a quality team of recognized leaders in proven instructional practices, innovative solutions and sound fiscal management. Campbell Union School District (CUSD) is a PreK-8 school district that includes parts of 6 cities in Santa Clara County. We educate more than 7,500 students and focus on developing their ability to be self-directed, innovative, collaborative, empathetic critical thinkers. Teachers, administrators and staff support each other in providing students with an education beyond the expected. Job Description /Essential Elements:
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To teach a group of students on a temporary basis while the resident teacher is absent, in accordance with the goals and directives of the resident teacher, school and District.QUALIFICATIONS
Credential and/orLicense:
Appropriate California teaching credential.Experience:
Demonstrated success in working with children in the K-8 age range.Knowledge and Abilities:
1. The ability to follow oral and written directions. 2. The ability to demonstrate effective classroom management strategies. 3. The ability to follow the resident teacher's lesson plans. 4. The ability to address students' various learning styles. 5. The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students. 6. The ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgments.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Arrive at the assigned school at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the school day. 2. Report to the site principal or school secretary. 3. Carry out the duties assigned to the resident teacher. 4. Follow the teacher's lesson plans as well as the classroom and school-wide behavioral programs. 5. Correct, when possible, work done by students during the day. 6. Adhere to the CUSD and school policies/curriculum. 7. Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students. 8. Maintain and respect the confidentiality of student and school personnel information. 9. Communicate with the resident teacher concerning the experience of the day. 10. Check out at the school office at the end of the day.REPORTS TO
Site Principal.EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's policies and procedures.Board Adopted:
9/25/80 Revised 8/6/10 Requirements / Qualifications Valid California Teaching Credential or Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit. Resume.Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Teaching Credential or Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit. Resume. Comments and Other Information Campbell Union School District (CUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. CUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Questions or concerns regarding discrimination should be directed to the CUSD Title IX Compliance Officer. Melissa Theide, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Human Resources / Title IX Compliance Officer 115 North Third Street Campbell, CA 95008 408-364-4200 main 408-341-7240 fax mtheide@campbellusd.org Comments and Other Information Campbell Union School District (CUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. CUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Questions or concerns regarding discrimination should be directed to the CUSD Title IX Compliance Officer. Melissa Theide, Ed.
D., Assistant Superintendent Human Resources / Title IX Compliance Officer 115 North Third Street Campbell, CA 95008 408-364-4200 main 408-341-7240 fax mtheide@campbellusd.org Links Related To This Job California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Campbell Union School District View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators