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Substitute Teacher
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A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.
$57,023 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Substitute Teacher at Los Angeles County Office Of Education Print Application Deadline 8/4/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/21/2026 Contact Alejandro Chavira Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate $208 LACHSA and IPOLY; $265 JCS (Camps and Halls) Daily Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time, Part Time About the Employer Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region's two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses "A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do." Job Summary Job Summary
THE POSITION
Seeking qualified educators to provide substitute teaching services large and small group instruction in juvenile court schools, schools providing alternative education, and two specialized high schools. The substitute teacher provides instruction for students in the absence of the classroom teacher and maintains a positive and safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning while exemplifying professionalism and exceptional student engagement.DESCRIPTIONS OF PROGRAMS
The Divisions of Special Programs Support and Transformation, and the Division of Student Programs (DSP), encompass both juvenile court schools, alternative education, and two specialized high schools. To learn more about our schools, visit the following website: https://www.lacoe.edu/education/lacoe-schools Juvenile Court Schools (JCS) provide an educational program and curriculum for adjudicated youth. These fully accredited schools provide instruction in all subjects in the middle school and high school curriculum. Substitutes may teach from two to six subjects a day. Substitute teachers for our JCS schools is our greatest area of need. Alternative Education (AE) serves at-promise students in non-traditional settings in the community. The county community school sites are located throughout Los Angeles County. There are two specialized high schools. The Los Angeles County School for the Arts (LACHSA) on the California State University, Los Angeles campus and International Polytechnic High School (IPOLY) on the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona campus.ASSIGNMENTS
We operate programs throughout Los Angeles County. Substitute positions are assigned as needed. Substitute teachers may select their preferred program and/or work locations. Substitute teachers who wish to work at the juvenile court schools must complete the PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Training with Los Angeles County Probation Department prior to hiring. View Job Description Requirements / QualificationsMINIMUM CRITERIA
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- If you currently hold a Substitute Permit, Single Subject Credential in a core academic subject, or a Multiple Subject Credential, please include it with your application
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents:- Resume.
- A Letter of Interest.
- Transcripts verifying Bachelor's Degree.
- If held, a Substitute Permit or Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credentials with document number.
- A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM CRITERIA
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- If you currently hold a Substitute Permit, Single Subject Credential in a core academic subject, or a Multiple Subject Credential, please include it with your application
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents:- Resume.
- A Letter of Interest.
- Transcripts verifying Bachelor's Degree.
- If held, a Substitute Permit or Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credentials with document number.
- A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position.