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Substitute Teacher K-12
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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 K-12 at Literacy First Charter Schools Print Application Deadline 12/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/20/2026 Contact Tamara Contasti 619-588-2973 Number of Openings 5 Salary Single Rate Day Rate $200.00 Half Day $100.00 Daily Add'l Salary Info Day Rate $200.00 Half Day $100.00 Length of Work Year August 2026 - June 2027 Employment Type Full Time, Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Job Summary At the beginning of the school day, the substitute teacher shall:
- Report to the office 20 minutes before school starting and meet with the appropriate personnel for assignment.
- Clock in using the iPad system.
- Familiarize him/herself with the school layout, classroom procedures, and the emergency exit route from the assigned classroom(s) In the classroom, the substitute teacher shall:
- Assume all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules. This may include car line, lunchroom, playground, hall duty, or other duties assigned by the building principal.
- Follow the instructions left by the teacher or alert the administrator if there are no plans to follow.
- Check to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the classroom to carry out lesson plans.
- Maintain normal classroom routines and discipline procedures
- Spend the entire assignment working with and for the students. No personal work of any kind should be done The substitute teacher is expected to carry out the regular teacher's instructions, including grading daily papers and leaving a summary of the work covered.
- Remain in the classroom if a student-teacher of an intern is teaching.
- Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom. Disruptive student conduct in class is not acceptable. If serious student behavior problems occur, assistance should be sought from a neighboring teacher or a building administrator.
- Dress in a manner that reflects the professional status and aims to reinforce the student dress code. A clear distinction should be made between who is the teacher or the student. You are the supervisor in charge so dress appropriately.
- Be on duty the entire day /half-day and perform the duties assigned by the principal or the designated representative.