Substitute Teacher (Contra Costa County) at Contra Costa County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state. Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges. CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support. In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state. The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement – from test scores to college entrance rates. For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
Job Summary
Job Summary
There is a continuous need for qualified individuals to work as Substitute Teachers in the educational programs offered by the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE). The CCCOE has many programs we offer to a diverse group of students. Please take a close look at the job description below for a detailed overview of the many programs offered. Upon orientation you will be given the opportunity to select which sites you are most interested in substituting for. IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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SPECIAL EDUCATION SITES
CCCOE provides a full range of services designed to meet the needs of severely handicapped and multi-handicapped students from age 5 to 22. In addition, CCCOE provides intensive, early intervention programs for young children (Pre K-2), as well as intensive classes for students ages 3-22. Individuals working in schools for Severely Handicapped students must have the ability to lift students ranging in weight from infants to young adults; and demonstrate a willingness to assist Severely Multiply Handicapped students with self-help skills as necessary. Alamo, Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, Oakley
Schedule: Substitute positions have flexible workdays, approximately 6 to 6.5 hours per day.
Salary: Starting salary is $230 per day, with the opportunity to advance to $240 per day after completing 21 work assignments. The daily rate for retired teacher is $260 per day.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Golden Gate Community School is an alternative education program serving the academic needs of students during their enrollment. Students are referred by one or more of the following: court wards or dependents when referred by their case managers, district students whose needs have been reviewed by SARB, students expelled from their home district, and students referred by the Probation Department. All courses taken and credits earned are transferable to the student’s home district. The program seeks to transition each student back to an appropriate educational, training and/or employment setting upon completion of their contractual requirements. There are sites in Richmond, Brentwood, and Pittsburg.
Schedule: Substitute positions have flexible workdays, approximately 6 to 6.5 hours per day.
Salary: Starting salary is $230 per day, with the opportunity to advance to $240 per day after completing 21 work assignments. The daily rate for retired teacher is $260 per day.
JUVENILE COURT SCHOOLS
The CCCOE operates two court school programs. Students take grade-appropriate academic courses and work on their basic skills to complete appropriate courses and/or to earn high school credits. Staff will assist students in reaching their academic and career goals by implementing teaching strategies and techniques which will enable students to succeed personally, socially, and educationally.
- Mt. McKinley – Martinez Campus located at the Juvenile Hall Facility
- Mt. McKinley – Byron Campus located at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility
Schedule: Substitute positions have flexible workdays, approximately 6 to 6.5 hours per day.
Salary: Starting salary is $230 per day, with the opportunity to advance to $240 per day after completing 21 work assignments. The daily rate for retired teacher is $260 per day.
ADULT EDUCATION
The CCCOE offers educational programs to incarcerated adults through the Contra Costa Adult School. The educational program is a partnership between the CCCOE and the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department. Education programs are conducted within a variety of instructional settings, and are designed to meet the needs of an itinerant population, with open-entry and exit, through large group, small group, and independent study. All programs serve resident adult inmates awaiting a hearing or serving a sentence.
- Marsh Creek Detention Facility – Clayton
- West County Detention Facility – Richmond
- Martinez Detention Facility - Martinez
Schedule: Morning classes 8:00-11:00 am / Afternoon classes 12:30-2:30 pm
Salary: $25.90/per hour
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
In order to be a Certificated Substitute Teacher , you must posses or be eligible to qualify for a valid California Credential or an Emergency Permit. Qualifications for the above documents include: * BA degree * CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test ). Individuals may also meet the requirement with passage of college courses in Reading, Writing and Math. Courses must have been taken at a regionally-accredited college or university for credit, passed with a grade of B or better, be degree applicable, and be at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units. All applications must be submitted online via Edjoin, please include a copy of your credential, letter of introduction and 2 references. Applicants are reviewed by Human Resources and eligible candidates will be invited to attend a substitute orientation. Applicants will also be required to be Livescan fingerprinted for the CCCOE (the CCCOE will cover the Livescan cost) and provide a current TB test in order to complete the hiring process and entering a classroom. To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Contra Costa County Office of Education requires that new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is contingent upon presenting proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
In order to be a Certificated Substitute Teacher , you must posses or be eligible to qualify for a valid California Credential or an Emergency Permit. Qualifications for the above documents include: * BA degree * CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test ). Individuals may also meet the requirement with passage of college courses in Reading, Writing and Math. Courses must have been taken at a regionally-accredited college or university for credit, passed with a grade of B or better, be degree applicable, and be at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units. All applications must be submitted online via Edjoin, please include a copy of your credential, letter of introduction and 2 references. Applicants are reviewed by Human Resources and eligible candidates will be invited to attend a substitute orientation. Applicants will also be required to be Livescan fingerprinted for the CCCOE (the CCCOE will cover the Livescan cost) and provide a current TB test in order to complete the hiring process and entering a classroom. To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Contra Costa County Office of Education requires that new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is contingent upon presenting proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Comments and Other Information
Court Schools: Mt. McKinley School provides educational services to students across the county. The school has two sites, Martinez and Byron. The Martinez site is within Juvenile Hall in Martinez and the Byron Site is at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility. Mt. McKinley School serves students who are either incarcerated or in some phase of the judicial process. Students come from the 18 school districts within Contra Costa County.
Community Schools: The Golden Gate Community School programs provide successful learning experiences for all students in an alternative education environment. The school's main purpose is to prepare the students to return to their home districts.
The Substitute Teacher in this position will work with both Middle and High School aged students.
The Contra Costa Adult School (CCAS) offers educational opportunities to incarcerated adults through a partnership between the Contra Costa County Office of Education and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. The Contra Costa County Office of Education operates Adult Education Programs at the West County Detention Facility in Richmond, CA, the Martinez Detention Facility in Martinez, CA and the Marsh Creek Detention Facility in Clayton, CA.
Special Education Programs are located at Diablo Vista (Antioch), Marchus School (Concord), Heritage High School (Brentwood), Krey Elementary School (Brentwood), Liberty High School (Brentwood), Mauzy School (Alamo), O’Hara Park Middle School (Oakley) and Turner Elementary School (Antioch).
The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
Comments and Other Information
Court Schools: Mt. McKinley School provides educational services to students across the county. The school has two sites, Martinez and Byron. The Martinez site is within Juvenile Hall in Martinez and the Byron Site is at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility. Mt. McKinley School serves students who are either incarcerated or in some phase of the judicial process. Students come from the 18 school districts within Contra Costa County.
Community Schools: The Golden Gate Community School programs provide successful learning experiences for all students in an alternative education environment. The school's main purpose is to prepare the students to return to their home districts.
The Substitute Teacher in this position will work with both Middle and High School aged students.
The Contra Costa Adult School (CCAS) offers educational opportunities to incarcerated adults through a partnership between the Contra Costa County Office of Education and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. The Contra Costa County Office of Education operates Adult Education Programs at the West County Detention Facility in Richmond, CA, the Martinez Detention Facility in Martinez, CA and the Marsh Creek Detention Facility in Clayton, CA.
Special Education Programs are located at Diablo Vista (Antioch), Marchus School (Concord), Heritage High School (Brentwood), Krey Elementary School (Brentwood), Liberty High School (Brentwood), Mauzy School (Alamo), O’Hara Park Middle School (Oakley) and Turner Elementary School (Antioch).
The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
6/20/2023
Contact
Bianca Pineda
925 942-3436
925 942-3436
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Special Education/Court & Community Programs: $230 per day/$260 per day retired teacher. Adult Education: $25.90/per hour.
Length of Work Year
On-call, as needed, when regular staff members are absent or to fill temporary vacancies.
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Classrooms and facilities throughout Contra Costa County.
Schedule/Hours
Approximately 3 to 6.5 hours per day depending on the program needs