I Want To Be A Substitute

Standard Daily Rate:

• Full Day Rate: $235
• Half Day Rate: $125

Rates for those who hold their California Preliminary or Clear Credential:

• Full Day Rate: $255
• Half Day Rate: $145

Rates for teaching in Special Day Classes:

• Full Day Rate: $255
• Half Day Rate: $145

Long Term Sub Rate (after 6 consecutive days in the same classroom):

• Full Day Rate: $300
• Half Day Rate: $150

Long term sub rate (after 30 consecutive days in the same classroom) for former district teachers or teachers who hold a California Preliminary or Clear Credential and are authorized for their specific assignment will be placed on the salary schedule. 

Substitute teachers who complete a minimum amount of full time substitute teaching days as described below will receive the following longevity bonuses:

• 30 days of substitute teaching will receive $1200
• 60 days of substitute teaching will receive an additional $1300
• 90 days of substitute teaching will receive an additional $1500

The application process can vary depending on the individual's background, but candidates should always plan to attend a substitute orientation as a first step and then follow the general steps outlined below. Candidates should also make sure that they are eligible based on the criteria below before moving forward.

Prior to attending a Substitute Orientation, interested candidates must first meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a valid California credential based on a Bachelor's degree and the Basic Skills Requirement or substitute teaching permit
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a regionally accredited four year college or university AND have completed the Basic Skills Requirement. For more information regarding the Basic Skills Requirement, please refer to leaflet CL-667: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl667.pdf
• Current enrollment in a regionally accredited four-year California college or university, completion of a minimum of 90 semester units of coursework from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university, and satisfaction of the Basic Skills Requirement
• All other requirements will be discussed at the substitute orientation.

Substitute orientations are held virtually via Zoom throughout the year to explain the application process and outline requirements necessary for substitute teaching in Sonoma County. Attendance at a substitute orientation is mandatory for individuals seeking substitute teaching positions. An application packet is provided to attendees thereafter.

Sign up for an Orientation
Please access the SCOE Class List to register for the next available substitute orientation session.

You will learn more about these requirements and how it applies to you at the orientation session.

The following training, roughly 3 hours in length, will be provided to all Consortium applicants upon receipt of their fingerprint clearance:

• Bloodborne Pathogens Safety training: This course complies with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard to reduce the health risks to workers whose duties involve exposure to blood or other hazardous materials. To ensure that all substitute teachers are properly informed about bloodborne pathogens, SCOE offers training and a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kit to all substitutes as part of the application process. A PPE kit may be obtained after receiving your authorization.
• Mandated Reporter training: This course complies with CA AB 1432 that requires that all school district employees must report any suspected incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of students. Annual recertification is required of all substitutes on or after July 1 to reactivate their status for the coming school year.
• Sexual Harassment Awareness training: This course complies with CA SB 1343 that employers provide one hour of sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training to nonmanagerial employees once every two years.

Substitute application packets are accepted by appointment only. Please call (707) 524-2681 or email subs@scoe.org to schedule an appointment.