Substitute Teacher Grades TK-12 (2024-2025) at Garden Grove Unified School District
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
A Multiple Subjects Credential, Single Subject Credential, Education Specialist Credential or Substitute Teacher Permit is NOW REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING, ALONG WITH YOUR OCDE FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE RECEIPT. You will also need to have the following: 1. Bachelor's Degree (Transcripts will need to be provided stating that you have a Bachelor's degree). 2. CBEST, CSET, CSU Early Assessment Program or CSU Placement Examinations, College Board AP exams, basic skills exam from another state or achieved a qualifying score on the SAT or ACT. 3. Resume 4. Classroom experience is preferred and technology skills are highly recommended. We are looking for substitutes in all grade levels and subjects; however, we have a high need in the following areas: 1. Special Education, both Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe 2. Music, both Instrumental and Vocal 3. Dual Immersion, both Spanish and Vietnamese Fingerprint/LiveScan Clearance: You must make an appointment with Orange County Department of Education to get fingerprint/livescan clearance for employment. Please call OCDE at 714-966-4306 to set up an appointment. 30-Day Substitute Permit: If you do not have a teaching credential, you will also need to apply for a 30-Day Substitute Permit. (Valid for one year). There is a fingerprint fee also required for your 1st 30-Day Substitute Permit if you do not hold a Certificate of Clearance. OCDE will process your permit application when you go to your livescan appointment. **Please verify the costs involved when you call to make your appointment. OCDE accepts cash or personal check only. Orange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Drive, Building A Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714-966-4306
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please fill out the application online and attach the required documents to your completed application: 1. Resume. 2. Copy of Multiple Subjects Credential, CTC Description of Single Subject Teaching Credential with Subject Listed, Education Specialist with M/M or M/S Listed or Substitute Teacher Permit. 3. Copy of your Bachelor's degree transcripts stating that you have a Bachelor's Degree (unofficial are okay). 4. Copy of proof of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as passing the CBEST, CSET, CSU Early Assessment Program or CSU Placement Examinations, College Board AP exams, basic skills exam from another state or achieved a qualifying score on the SAT or ACT. 5. Copy of Fingerprint Clearance Receipt from OCDE Clearing House. (NOT THE CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE ON CTC WEBSITE). No other fingerprint clearance will be accepted. If you do not have clearance through them, you will need to contact them at 714-966-4306 to schedule an appointment. ONCE YOU HAVE THIS RECEIPT, YOU CAN APPLY TO BE A SUB. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION.
A Multiple Subjects Credential, Single Subject Credential, Education Specialist Credential or Substitute Teacher Permit is NOW REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING, ALONG WITH YOUR OCDE FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE RECEIPT. You will also need to have the following: 1. Bachelor's Degree (Transcripts will need to be provided stating that you have a Bachelor's degree). 2. CBEST, CSET, CSU Early Assessment Program or CSU Placement Examinations, College Board AP exams, basic skills exam from another state or achieved a qualifying score on the SAT or ACT. 3. Resume 4. Classroom experience is preferred and technology skills are highly recommended. We are looking for substitutes in all grade levels and subjects; however, we have a high need in the following areas: 1. Special Education, both Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe 2. Music, both Instrumental and Vocal 3. Dual Immersion, both Spanish and Vietnamese Fingerprint/LiveScan Clearance: You must make an appointment with Orange County Department of Education to get fingerprint/livescan clearance for employment. Please call OCDE at 714-966-4306 to set up an appointment. 30-Day Substitute Permit: If you do not have a teaching credential, you will also need to apply for a 30-Day Substitute Permit. (Valid for one year). There is a fingerprint fee also required for your 1st 30-Day Substitute Permit if you do not hold a Certificate of Clearance. OCDE will process your permit application when you go to your livescan appointment. **Please verify the costs involved when you call to make your appointment. OCDE accepts cash or personal check only. Orange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Drive, Building A Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714-966-4306
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please fill out the application online and attach the required documents to your completed application: 1. Resume. 2. Copy of Multiple Subjects Credential, CTC Description of Single Subject Teaching Credential with Subject Listed, Education Specialist with M/M or M/S Listed or Substitute Teacher Permit. 3. Copy of your Bachelor's degree transcripts stating that you have a Bachelor's Degree (unofficial are okay). 4. Copy of proof of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as passing the CBEST, CSET, CSU Early Assessment Program or CSU Placement Examinations, College Board AP exams, basic skills exam from another state or achieved a qualifying score on the SAT or ACT. 5. Copy of Fingerprint Clearance Receipt from OCDE Clearing House. (NOT THE CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE ON CTC WEBSITE). No other fingerprint clearance will be accepted. If you do not have clearance through them, you will need to contact them at 714-966-4306 to schedule an appointment. ONCE YOU HAVE THIS RECEIPT, YOU CAN APPLY TO BE A SUB. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION.
Comments and Other Information
All applications will be viewed. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WITH ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE INVITED TO A VIRTUAL INTERVIEW VIA ZOOM.
Those candidates who are offered employment will need to submit these additional documents:
1. Valid TB screening test results.
2. Original Driver's License (for us to copy).
3. Original Social Security Card (for us to copy).
4. Keenan SafeSchools Trainings (certificates of completion must be submitted).
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Comments and Other Information
All applications will be viewed. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WITH ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE INVITED TO A VIRTUAL INTERVIEW VIA ZOOM.
Those candidates who are offered employment will need to submit these additional documents:
1. Valid TB screening test results.
2. Original Driver's License (for us to copy).
3. Original Social Security Card (for us to copy).
4. Keenan SafeSchools Trainings (certificates of completion must be submitted).
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.