2026-27 Substitute Teacher - MUSIC ONLY at Garden Grove Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
This posting is specifically for VAPA Music Substitute Teachers with experience in choral and/or instrumental music. Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: • Hold a valid California teaching credential in Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)/Music; or • Hold a valid substitute teaching permit and have demonstrated experience in choral and/or instrumental music. Experience working in a classroom or other educational setting with children is preferred. Proficiency with classroom technology is also highly recommended.
Requirements / Qualifications
**MUSIC SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ONLY: **
This posting is for Music Substitute Teachers. Choral or instrumental music experience is required.
- OCDE Fingerprint Clearance
Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) fingerprint clearance from Clearing House. For questions, visit: https://ocde.us/Credentials/Pages/Forms.aspx - 30-day Sub Permit or a Valid Teaching Credential
Submit a clear screenshot from the CTC website or a PDF of your certificate - Bachelor's Degree Transcripts
Must clearly show degree conferral date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) - Resume
“Record of Work Experience” must also be completed in its entirety on your EdJoin application (a resume does not substitute this section) - Letter of Introduction
Include a detailed description of your choral and/or instrumental music experience, including the settings in which you gained this experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please note this posting may close at any time without prior notice upon receipt of a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
Only online applications will be accepted. Qualified applicants may be contacted via email to move forward in the selection process based on current district needs. Submission of an application does not guarantee immediate review or an interview. Only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.
Please attach the following required documents to your completed district application:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Fingerprint Clearance
- Letter of Introduction (Detail your choral and/or instrumental experience.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
**MUSIC SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ONLY: **
This posting is for Music Substitute Teachers. Choral or instrumental music experience is required.
- OCDE Fingerprint Clearance
Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) fingerprint clearance from Clearing House. For questions, visit: https://ocde.us/Credentials/Pages/Forms.aspx - 30-day Sub Permit or a Valid Teaching Credential
Submit a clear screenshot from the CTC website or a PDF of your certificate - Bachelor's Degree Transcripts
Must clearly show degree conferral date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) - Resume
“Record of Work Experience” must also be completed in its entirety on your EdJoin application (a resume does not substitute this section) - Letter of Introduction
Include a detailed description of your choral and/or instrumental music experience, including the settings in which you gained this experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please note this posting may close at any time without prior notice upon receipt of a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
Only online applications will be accepted. Qualified applicants may be contacted via email to move forward in the selection process based on current district needs. Submission of an application does not guarantee immediate review or an interview. Only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.
Please attach the following required documents to your completed district application:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Fingerprint Clearance
- Letter of Introduction (Detail your choral and/or instrumental experience.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
For information about obtaining a 30-day sub permit and/or fingerprint services, please use this link: https://ocde.us/Credentials/Pages/Forms.aspx
GGUSD Statement: 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.
Required Disclosure: AB 2534- As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for all certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which they have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment, regardless of length or location, may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonestly in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.
Comments and Other Information
For information about obtaining a 30-day sub permit and/or fingerprint services, please use this link: https://ocde.us/Credentials/Pages/Forms.aspx
GGUSD Statement: 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.
Required Disclosure: AB 2534- As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for all certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which they have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment, regardless of length or location, may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonestly in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.